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Overview |
Trinity College | SMU | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 12,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #67 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | smu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | SMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $55,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $55,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $45,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $35,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 73% |
Admission |
Trinity College | SMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 16,150 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 8,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | SMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | SMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $73,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $222 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | SMU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity College | SMU | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | SMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Methodist University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (12,053 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. SMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or SMU?
- Trinity College is 11% more expensive to attend than SMU for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Trinity College than Southern Methodist University ($61,070.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than SMU ($32,704 vs. $45,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 6.5% lower than costs at Southern Methodist University ($16,660 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Methodist University than Trinity College (73% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 32.8% larger than aid received Southern Methodist University ($46,929 vs. $35,344)
Trinity College vs. SMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or SMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMU or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at SMU (3.68)
- SMU has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. SMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or SMU? 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 SMU and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Southern Methodist University (86% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Southern Methodist University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($73,000 vs. $71,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than SMU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $21,500)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than SMU graduates. ($217 vs. $222)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/