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Overview |
Trinity College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Bar Harbor, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | coa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $44,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $44,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $9,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $22,316 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $32,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 97% |
Admission |
Trinity College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 486 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 60.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.69 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 17, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $28,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $204 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| 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 College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 380 students)
Trinity College vs. College of the Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or College of the Atlantic?
- Trinity College is 37.9% more expensive to attend than College of the Atlantic for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at Trinity College than College of the Atlantic ($61,070.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Atlantic than Trinity College ($22,316 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 68.8% lower than costs at Trinity College ($9,870 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Atlantic than Trinity College (97% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 43.9% larger than aid received College of the Atlantic ($46,929 vs. $32,602)
Trinity College vs. College of the Atlantic Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or College of the Atlantic? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Atlantic or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at College of the Atlantic (3.69)
- College of the Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. College of the Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or College of the Atlantic? 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 College of the Atlantic and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than College of the Atlantic (86% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $43,300 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,000)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($204 vs. $217)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/