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Overview |
Trinity College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | |||
| 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 | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $258 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Trinity College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 686 students)
Trinity College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Paul Smith's College?
- Trinity College is 90.8% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.8% higher at Trinity College than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($61,070.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Trinity College ($25,056 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 7.2% lower than costs at Trinity College ($15,546 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 91.2% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($46,929 vs. $24,545)
Trinity College vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (86% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $34,800 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $36,700)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College 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/