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Connecticut College Trinity Lewis and Clark Reed Skidmore College Lafayette College Union College Holy Cross Bucknell Gonzaga Fordham UW-Seattle| Trinity College | Whitman College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Whitman College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 1,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $58,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $58,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $39,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $32,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 94% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 5,497 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1293/1473 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Whitman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $180 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity College | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Whitman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity College is larger than than Whitman College based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 1,493 students)
Trinity College vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Whitman College?
- Trinity College is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Whitman College for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $58,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Trinity College than Whitman College ($61,070.00 vs. $58,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Whitman College ($32,704 vs. $39,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitman College are 17.2% lower than costs at Trinity College ($14,220 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whitman College than Trinity College (94% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 46.4% larger than aid received Whitman College ($46,929 vs. $32,047)
Trinity College vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Whitman College (3.68)
- Whitman College has a higher acceptance rate (47.7%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Whitman 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 Whitman College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is the same as at Whitman College (86% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $14,600 more per year than Whitman College graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $56,900)
- Whitman College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $21,000)
- Whitman College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($180 vs. $217)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/