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Overview |
Trinity College | USMMA | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 11% |
Admission |
Trinity College | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 17, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $67 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity College | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 943 students)
Trinity College vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or USMMA?
- Trinity College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Trinity College than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($61,070.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Trinity College ($4,891 vs. $32,704)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (67% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 945.4% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($46,929 vs. $4,489)
Trinity College vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than USMMA (27.3%)
Trinity College vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Trinity College.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $20,900 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $71,500)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $21,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($67 vs. $217)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/