Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Connecticut College Trinity Skidmore College Lafayette College Union College Holy Cross Bucknell Fordham Villanova Lehigh Vassar UConn| Trinity College | Medaille College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Trinity College | Medaille College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 1,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | medaille.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Trinity College | Medaille College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $33,000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $14,992 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $25,196 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 94% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Medaille College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 1,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Medaille College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Trinity College | Medaille College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $258 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Medaille College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 49% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Trinity College | Medaille College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 13% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Medaille College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity College is larger than than Medaille College based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 1,727 students)
Trinity College vs. Medaille College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Medaille College?
- Trinity College is 85.1% more expensive to attend than Medaille College for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.1% higher at Trinity College than Medaille College ($61,070.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Medaille College than Trinity College ($14,992 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Medaille College are 19% lower than costs at Trinity College ($14,000 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Medaille College than Trinity College (94% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 86.3% larger than aid received Medaille College ($46,929 vs. $25,196)
Trinity College vs. Medaille College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Medaille College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medaille College or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Medaille College (3.14)
- Medaille College has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Medaille College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Medaille 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 Medaille College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Medaille College (86% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $28,800 more per year than Medaille College graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $42,700)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Medaille College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Medaille College graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medaille College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/