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Overview |
Trinity College | St John's | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 19,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #398 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $46,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $46,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $26,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $32,626 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 24,607 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 20,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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 | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $268 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Trinity College | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | St John's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St John's University New York is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (19,663 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or St John's?
- Trinity College is 32.1% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $46,230.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at Trinity College than St John's University New York ($61,070.00 vs. $46,230.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's University New York than Trinity College ($26,052 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 12.8% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($16,660 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 43.8% larger than aid received St John's University New York ($46,929 vs. $32,626)
Trinity College vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at St John's (3.5)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or St John's? 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 St John's and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than St John's University New York (86% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $10,100 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $61,400)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/