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Overview |
Trinity College | Carleton College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | carleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Carleton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $62,244 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $62,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $15,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $31,494 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $46,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 60% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Carleton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 8,583 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 16.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1430/1550 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Carleton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Carleton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $201 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Carleton College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity College | Carleton College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Carleton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Carleton College based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 2,059 students)
Trinity College vs. Carleton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Carleton College?
- Carleton College is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($62,244.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Carleton College than Trinity College ($62,244.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carleton College than Trinity College ($31,494 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carleton College are 4.2% lower than costs at Trinity College ($15,990 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Carleton College (67% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 0.2% larger than aid received Carleton College ($46,929 vs. $46,821)
Trinity College vs. Carleton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Carleton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carleton College or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Carleton College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Carleton College (16.6%)
Trinity College vs. Carleton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Carleton 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 Carleton College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than Trinity College (93% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Carleton College graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $65,600)
- Carleton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,000)
- Carleton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($201 vs. $217)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/