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Overview |
Trinity College | Bates | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 36% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | |||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $149 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity College | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity Washington University is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (1,895 students vs. 1,790 students)
Trinity College vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Bates?
- Bates College is 140.8% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.8% higher at Bates than Trinity Washington University ($61,066.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Bates ($13,586 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 46.6% lower than costs at Bates College ($11,750 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Bates College (98% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 165.1% larger than aid received Trinity Washington University ($51,414 vs. $19,396)
Trinity College vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Bates (13.7%)
Trinity College vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Bates? 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 Bates and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Trinity Washington University (92% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $34,300 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $41,400)
- Bates College students graduate with a $17,199 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $31,649)
- Bates graduates are paying $178 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($149 vs. $327)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/