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Overview |
Trinity College | Yale | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | New Haven, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 14,776 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #6 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | yale.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Yale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $62,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $62,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $18,647 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $63,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 52% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Yale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 50,060 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 4.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1500/1580 | ||
| 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 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Yale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Yale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 97% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $118,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $139 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Yale | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity College | Yale | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Yale | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Yale University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (14,776 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Yale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Yale?
- Yale University is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($62,250.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Yale than Trinity College ($62,250.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yale University than Trinity College ($18,647 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 10.7% lower than costs at Yale University ($16,660 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Yale University (67% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 35.4% larger than aid received Trinity College ($63,523 vs. $46,929)
Trinity College vs. Yale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Yale? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Yale or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Yale students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Yale (4.6%)
Trinity College vs. Yale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Yale? 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 Yale and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Yale is higher than Trinity College (97% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Yale University earn on average $46,900 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($118,400 vs. $71,500)
- Yale University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $21,000)
- Yale graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($139 vs. $217)
- More Yale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/