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Hamilton College Colgate Connecticut College Skidmore College Haverford College Tufts Barnard NYU Trinity Middlebury Amherst Wellesley| Trinity College | Vassar College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Vassar | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 2,459 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #47 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | vassar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Vassar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $63,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $63,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $16,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $30,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $50,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 57% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Vassar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 11,412 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1430/1535 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Vassar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Vassar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $15,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $163 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Vassar | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity College | Vassar | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Vassar | ||
| 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
- Vassar College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,459 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Vassar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Vassar?
- Vassar College is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Vassar than Trinity College ($63,840.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than Trinity College ($30,603 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vassar College are 0.6% lower than costs at Trinity College ($16,560 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Vassar College (67% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 7% larger than aid received Trinity College ($50,193 vs. $46,929)
Trinity College vs. Vassar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Vassar? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vassar or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Trinity College vs. Vassar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Vassar? 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 Vassar and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than Trinity College (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $13,100 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $5,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($15,780 vs. $21,000)
- Vassar graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($163 vs. $217)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/