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Overview |
Trinity College | Penn State | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 44% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 19.5% | ||
| 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 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $277 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity College | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Penn State?
- Trinity College is 232.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at Trinity College than Penn State Main Campus ($61,070.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Trinity College ($26,747 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 30.7% lower than costs at Trinity College ($12,744 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Penn State Main Campus (67% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 366.2% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($46,929 vs. $10,066)
Trinity College vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Trinity College .
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Trinity College (87% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $16,200 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $55,300)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $5,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,818)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($217 vs. $277)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/