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Connecticut College Trinity Furman Elon Skidmore College Lafayette College Union College Holy Cross Bucknell Clemson Fordham Villanova| Trinity College | Wofford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 98% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $266 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity College | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Wofford College | ||
| 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
- Trinity College is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 1,823 students)
Trinity College vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Wofford College?
- Trinity College is 22.7% more expensive to attend than Wofford College for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Trinity College than Wofford College ($61,070.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wofford College than Trinity College ($31,192 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wofford College are 11.7% lower than costs at Trinity College ($14,920 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Trinity College (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 30.3% larger than aid received Wofford College ($46,929 vs. $36,005)
Trinity College vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Wofford 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 Wofford College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Wofford College (86% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $13,400 more per year than Wofford College graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $58,100)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $4,747 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,747)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($217 vs. $266)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wofford College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/