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Overview |
Trinity College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #448 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 99% |
Admission |
Trinity College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $228 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Trinity College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- Trinity College is 320% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72% higher at Trinity College than University of Massachusetts Boston ($61,070.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Trinity College ($17,123 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 1.4% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($16,660 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Trinity College (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 322.6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($46,929 vs. $11,104)
Trinity College vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or University of Massachusetts-Boston? 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (86% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $20,300 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $51,200)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $1,060 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($21,000 vs. $22,060)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($217 vs. $228)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/