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Overview |
Trinity College | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Wheaton, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 2,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #166 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | wheaton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $41,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $41,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $29,961 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $24,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 1,893 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 1,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1250/1430 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $232 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity College | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Wheaton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wheaton College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,885 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Wheaton College?
- Trinity College is 45.4% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.4% higher at Trinity College than Wheaton College ($61,070.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Trinity College ($29,961 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 42.5% lower than costs at Trinity College ($11,690 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 93.3% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($46,929 vs. $24,272)
Trinity College vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Wheaton College (3.75)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Wheaton College? 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 Wheaton College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Trinity College (87% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $17,200 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $54,300)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $22,500)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($217 vs. $232)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/