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Connecticut College Trinity Skidmore College Lafayette College Union College Holy Cross Bucknell Fordham Villanova Lehigh Vassar UConn| Trinity College | Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 99% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $266 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 15% |
Students |
Trinity College | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity College is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 1,360 students)
Trinity College vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Wilson College?
- Trinity College is 142.3% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.3% higher at Trinity College than Wilson College ($61,070.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilson College than Trinity College ($23,923 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 39.2% lower than costs at Trinity College ($11,968 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Trinity College (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 229.5% larger than aid received Wilson College ($46,929 vs. $14,241)
Trinity College vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Wilson College? 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 Wilson College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Wilson College (86% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $36,800 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $34,700)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,750)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($217 vs. $266)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/