Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Fairfield University Connecticut College Trinity Marist College Skidmore College Lafayette College Quinnipiac Union College Holy Cross Bucknell Fordham Villanova| Sacred Heart University | Trinity College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
SHU | Trinity College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Hartford, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 2,205 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | trincoll.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
SHU | Trinity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $61,070 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $61,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $16,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $32,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $46,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 67% |
Admission |
SHU | Trinity College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 6,220 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 2,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 36.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 17, 2024 |
Academics |
SHU | Trinity College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
SHU | Trinity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $71,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $217 |
Diversity |
SHU | Trinity College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
SHU | Trinity College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 23% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 70% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Trinity College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 2,205 students)
SHU vs. Trinity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Trinity College?
- Trinity College is 31.9% more expensive to attend than SHU for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Trinity College than Sacred Heart University ($61,070.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than SHU ($32,704 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 5.2% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($16,660 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Trinity College (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 140.9% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($46,929 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Trinity College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Trinity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity College or SHU .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at SHU (3.55)
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
SHU vs. Trinity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Sacred Heart University (86% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $11,800 more per year than SHU graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $59,700)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/