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 | Plaza College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Trinity College | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Trinity College | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $13,000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 90% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Plaza College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 17, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Plaza College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 28:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Trinity College | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $143 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Plaza College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 49% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity College | Plaza College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 13% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Plaza College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity College is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 807 students)
Trinity College vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Plaza College?
- Trinity College is 369.8% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 369.8% higher at Trinity College than Plaza College ($61,070.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than Trinity College ($17,178 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 138% lower than costs at Trinity College ($7,000 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plaza College than Trinity College (90% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 587.9% larger than aid received Plaza College ($46,929 vs. $6,822)
Trinity College vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Plaza College (30%)
Trinity College vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Plaza 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 Plaza College and Trinity College.
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $44,200 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $7,085 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($13,915 vs. $21,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($143 vs. $217)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/