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Overview |
UConn | Trinity College | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Hartford, CT | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 2,205 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #46 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | trincoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Trinity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $61,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $61,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $16,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $32,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $46,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 67% |
Admission |
UConn | Trinity College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 6,220 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 2,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 36.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1300/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 17, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Trinity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Trinity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $71,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $217 |
Diversity |
UConn | Trinity College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
UConn | Trinity College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 70% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Trinity College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 2,205 students)
UConn vs. Trinity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Trinity College?
- Trinity College is 289.7% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at Trinity College than University of Connecticut ($61,070.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Trinity College ($23,985 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 22.3% lower than costs at Trinity College ($13,622 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Trinity College (84% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 219.7% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($46,929 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Trinity College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Trinity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity College or UConn .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
UConn vs. Trinity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Trinity 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 Trinity College and UConn.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than University of Connecticut (86% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $9,500 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $62,000)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($21,000 vs. $21,500)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($217 vs. $222)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/