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Connecticut College Trinity Skidmore College Lafayette College URI Union College Holy Cross Bucknell Fordham Villanova Lehigh Vassar| Trinity College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | RIC | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 62% |
Admission |
Trinity College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $219 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Trinity College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or RIC?
- Trinity College is 544.1% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.1% higher at Trinity College than Rhode Island College ($61,070.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Trinity College ($11,014 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 24.2% lower than costs at Trinity College ($13,414 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Rhode Island College (67% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 522.6% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($46,929 vs. $7,537)
Trinity College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or RIC? 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 RIC and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Rhode Island College (86% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $29,500 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $42,000)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($21,000 vs. $21,200)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($217 vs. $219)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/