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Overview |
Trinity College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 513 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | bfit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $17,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $17,628 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $18,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $11,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 84% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 2.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 17, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $124 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Trinity College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity College is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 513 students)
Trinity College vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Franklin Institute of Boston?
- Trinity College is 246.4% more expensive to attend than Franklin Institute of Boston for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 246.4% higher at Trinity College than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($61,070.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Trinity College ($18,198 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology are 23.4% lower than costs at Trinity College ($13,500 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Trinity College (84% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 315.4% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($46,929 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Franklin Institute of Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin Institute of Boston or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 1.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Trinity College vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Franklin Institute of Boston? 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 Franklin Institute of Boston and Trinity College.
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $29,800 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $21,000)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($124 vs. $217)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/