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Overview |
Trinity College | Drew University | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #391 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 99% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Trinity College | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity College is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 2,092 students)
Trinity College vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Drew University?
- Trinity College is 41.8% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at Trinity College than Drew University ($61,070.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drew University than Trinity College ($28,183 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drew University are 1.6% lower than costs at Trinity College ($16,402 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Trinity College (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 47.1% larger than aid received Drew University ($46,929 vs. $31,901)
Trinity College vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Drew University? 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 Drew University and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Drew University (86% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $16,000 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $55,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/