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Overview |
Trinity College | CSE | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 99% |
Admission |
Trinity College | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Trinity College | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $258 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
Trinity College | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | CSE | ||
| 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 CSE based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 1,122 students)
Trinity College vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or CSE?
- Trinity College is 85.6% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.6% higher at Trinity College than College of Saint Elizabeth ($61,070.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Trinity College ($21,689 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 30.7% lower than costs at Trinity College ($12,744 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Trinity College (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 56.9% larger than aid received College of Saint Elizabeth ($46,929 vs. $29,905)
Trinity College vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at CSE (3.12)
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or CSE? 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 CSE and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (86% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $26,000 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $45,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/