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Overview |
Trinity College | Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Middletown, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #33 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | wesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $63,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $63,722 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $18,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $21,270 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $59,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 44% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 14,521 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 14.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1320/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 17, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $180 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Trinity College | Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Wesleyan University?
- Wesleyan University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Wesleyan University than Trinity College ($63,722.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Trinity College ($21,270 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 9.1% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($16,660 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Wesleyan University (67% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 27.5% larger than aid received Trinity College ($59,825 vs. $46,929)
Trinity College vs. Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesleyan University or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Trinity College vs. Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Wesleyan University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Wesleyan University and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Trinity College (92% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $13,500 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $21,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($180 vs. $217)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/