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Overview |
Vassar | Trinity | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 2,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,870 | $50,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,870 | $50,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,415 | $14,472 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,733 | $32,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,840 | $33,524 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 99% |
Admission |
Vassar | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,145 | 11,425 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 3,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 28.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1550 | 1320/1465 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Vassar | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $263 |
Diversity |
Vassar | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Vassar | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | Trinity | ||
| 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
- Trinity University is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (2,694 students vs. 2,456 students)
Vassar vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or Trinity?
- Vassar College is 31.9% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($66,870.00 vs. $50,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Vassar than Trinity University ($66,870.00 vs. $50,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than Trinity ($29,733 vs. $32,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 20.3% lower than costs at Vassar College ($14,472 vs. $17,415)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Vassar College (99% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 60.6% larger than aid received Trinity University ($53,840 vs. $33,524)
Vassar vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Vassar .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 111 points higher than at Trinity (1294)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Trinity (30)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Trinity has a higher acceptance rate (28.2%) than Vassar (17.7%)
Vassar vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar or Trinity? 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 and Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than Trinity University (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $9,720 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($15,780 vs. $25,500)
- Vassar graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($163 vs. $263)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/