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Overview |
Trinity College | MIT | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 11,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #8 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | mit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | MIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $57,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $57,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $20,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $45,591 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 71% |
Admission |
Trinity College | MIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 33,767 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 1,337 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 35/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1530/1580 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 17, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | MIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | MIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $142,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $17,316 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $179 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | MIT | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity College | MIT | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | MIT | ||
| 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
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (11,858 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. MIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or MIT?
- Trinity College is 6% more expensive to attend than MIT for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $57,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Trinity College than Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($61,070.00 vs. $57,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts Institute of Technology than Trinity College ($20,232 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 12.8% lower than costs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($16,660 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts Institute of Technology than Trinity College (71% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 2.9% larger than aid received Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($46,929 vs. $45,591)
Trinity College vs. MIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or MIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIT or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman MIT students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than MIT (4%)
Trinity College vs. MIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or MIT? 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 MIT and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at MIT is higher than Trinity College (93% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology earn on average $70,600 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($142,100 vs. $71,500)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($17,316 vs. $21,000)
- MIT graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($179 vs. $217)
- More MIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/