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Overview |
Trinity College | Nichols | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 945/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity College | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Nichols | ||
| 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 Nichols based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 1,403 students)
Trinity College vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Nichols?
- Trinity College is 64.4% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.4% higher at Trinity College than Nichols College ($61,070.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than Trinity College ($27,192 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 18.1% lower than costs at Trinity College ($14,110 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 77% larger than aid received Nichols College ($46,929 vs. $26,515)
Trinity College vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Nichols? 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 Nichols and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Nichols College (86% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $19,700 more per year than Nichols graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $51,800)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/