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Baylor UT Austin Trinity College SMU Texas A&M Rice Rhodes College Austin College SU TCU Tulane UTSA| Trinity University | Bennington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity | Bennington | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,694 | 867 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinity.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,712 | $63,802 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,712 | $63,802 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,472 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,264 | $35,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,524 | $47,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Trinity | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,425 | 2,825 | ||
| Admitted | 3,217 | 1,357 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.2% | 48% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1465 | 1290/1413 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Trinity | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,800 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Trinity | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Trinity | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Trinity | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (2,694 students vs. 867 students)
Trinity vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($63,802.00 vs. $50,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Bennington than Trinity University ($63,802.00 vs. $50,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Bennington ($32,264 vs. $35,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 28.8% lower than costs at Bennington College ($14,472 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Bennington College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 42.8% larger than aid received Trinity University ($47,860 vs. $33,524)
Trinity vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Trinity .
- Accepted freshman Trinity students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Bennington has a higher acceptance rate (48%) than Trinity (28.2%)
Trinity vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Trinity.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Bennington College (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $31,100 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $31,700)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Trinity graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/