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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Trinity College | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Hartford, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 2,205 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #46 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | trincoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Trinity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $61,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $61,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $16,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $32,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $46,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Trinity College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 6,220 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 2,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 36.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1300/1470 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 17, 2024 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Trinity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Trinity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $71,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $217 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Trinity College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Trinity College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Trinity College | ||
| 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
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 2,205 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Trinity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Trinity College?
- Trinity College is 24.2% more expensive to attend than Quinnipiac for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Trinity College than Quinnipiac University ($61,070.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Quinnipiac ($32,704 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quinnipiac University are 4.5% lower than costs at Trinity College ($15,950 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 58.1% larger than aid received Quinnipiac University ($46,929 vs. $29,689)
Quinnipiac vs. Trinity College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Trinity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity College or Quinnipiac .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Quinnipiac vs. Trinity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Quinnipiac University (86% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Quinnipiac graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $65,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/