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Overview |
Scripps College | Trinity College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Hartford, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 2,205 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #46 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | trincoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | Trinity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,494 | $61,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,494 | $61,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,818 | $16,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,923 | $32,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,143 | $46,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Scripps College | Trinity College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,099 | 6,220 | ||
| Admitted | 865 | 2,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.9% | 36.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 17, 2024 |
Academics |
Scripps College | Trinity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | Trinity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $71,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $217 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | Trinity College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Scripps College | Trinity College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | Trinity College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity College is larger than than Scripps College based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 1,099 students)
Scripps College vs. Trinity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or Trinity College?
- Trinity College is 1% more expensive to attend than Scripps College for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $60,494.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Trinity College than Scripps College ($61,070.00 vs. $60,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Scripps College ($32,704 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 19% lower than costs at Scripps College ($16,660 vs. $19,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 122% larger than aid received Scripps College ($46,929 vs. $21,143)
Scripps College vs. Trinity College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or Trinity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity College or Scripps College .
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Scripps College (27.9%)
Scripps College vs. Trinity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps College 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 Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College is higher than Trinity College (88% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $12,200 more per year than Scripps College graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $59,300)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $21,000)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($144 vs. $217)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/