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Overview |
Trinity College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 98% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 17, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $149 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Trinity College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Simon's Rock | ||
| 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
- Trinity College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 298 students)
Trinity College vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Simon's Rock than Trinity College ($61,600.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Simon's Rock ($32,704 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 3.2% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($16,660 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Trinity College (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 23.1% larger than aid received Bard College at Simon's Rock ($46,929 vs. $38,119)
Trinity College vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Simon's Rock (3.54)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Simon's Rock? 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 Simon's Rock and Trinity College.
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $31,600 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $21,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($149 vs. $217)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/