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Connecticut College Trinity Skidmore College Lafayette College Union College Holy Cross Bucknell Fordham Villanova Lehigh Vassar UConn| Trinity College | CUNY Medgar Evers College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Medgar | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 3,640 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $8,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 97% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 11,553 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 10,126 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 5.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 17, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $93 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity College | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Medgar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (3,640 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Medgar ?
- Trinity College is 781.2% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 310.4% higher at Trinity College than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($61,070.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Trinity College ($8,250 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 7.6% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($16,660 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Trinity College (97% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 454.3% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($46,929 vs. $8,467)
Trinity College vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or Trinity College .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Medgar ? 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 Medgar and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (86% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $33,100 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $11,967 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($9,033 vs. $21,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($93 vs. $217)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/