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Overview |
Trinity College | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 58% |
Admission |
Trinity College | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $240 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Trinity College | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | TCNJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or TCNJ?
- Trinity College is 331.9% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.7% higher at Trinity College than The College of New Jersey ($61,070.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than Trinity College ($22,273 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 17.8% lower than costs at Trinity College ($14,144 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than The College of New Jersey (67% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 296.8% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($46,929 vs. $11,826)
Trinity College vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or TCNJ? 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 TCNJ and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Trinity College (87% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $9,400 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $62,100)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,250)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($217 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/