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Overview |
Trinity College | Knox College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Galesburg, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 1,058 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | knox.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Knox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $52,461 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $52,461 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $10,326 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $26,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $37,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Knox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 2,987 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 2,190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1160/1420 | ||
| 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 | Knox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Knox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Knox College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Trinity College | Knox College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Knox College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Knox College based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 1,058 students)
Trinity College vs. Knox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Knox College?
- Trinity College is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Knox College for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Trinity College than Knox College ($61,070.00 vs. $52,461.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Knox College than Trinity College ($26,882 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Knox College are 61.3% lower than costs at Trinity College ($10,326 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Knox College than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 26.8% larger than aid received Knox College ($46,929 vs. $37,015)
Trinity College vs. Knox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Knox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Knox College or Trinity College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Knox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Knox 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 Knox College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Knox College (86% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $28,400 more per year than Knox College graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $43,100)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Knox College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/