U of R vs. Trinity College

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Rochester in Rochester, NY with Trinity College in Hartford, CT on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Rochester is larger than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (11,946 students vs. 2,238 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Rochester is located in Rochester, NY (Midsize City setting); Trinity College is in Hartford, CT (Midsize City setting).
• University of Rochester is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Trinity College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Rochester 9:1; Trinity College 9:1.

U of R vs. Trinity College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, U of R or Trinity College? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than U of R ($36,071 vs. $40,462).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 4.6% lower than at University of Rochester ($18,890 vs. $19,792).
• Trinity College is 5.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than U of R (about $3,690 more per year; $70,770.00 vs. $67,080.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 5.5% higher at Trinity College than at University of Rochester (about $3,690 more per year; $70,770.00 vs. $67,080.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Trinity College than at University of Rochester (73% vs. 72%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 13.7% larger than aid received by University of Rochester students ($51,754 vs. $45,500).

U of R vs. Trinity College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Trinity College? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Trinity College and U of R.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Rochester (1480) is 100 points higher than at Trinity College (1380).
• Incoming U of R students have the same typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate; 32) as students at Trinity College (32).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Rochester 1410/1540; Trinity College 1298/1470.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Rochester 31/34; Trinity College 30/34.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: U of R - Test optional; Trinity College - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: U of R Jan 5, 2027; Trinity College Jan 17, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Trinity College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at U of R (3.75).
• U of R has a higher acceptance rate (40.1%) than Trinity College (29.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.4% at U of R vs. 24.8% at Trinity College.

U of R vs. Trinity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for U of R and Trinity College? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Trinity College's six-year graduation rate (86%) is higher than University of Rochester's (83%).
• Graduates from Trinity College earn a median of about $500 more per year than U of R graduates about ten years after starting college ($71,500 vs. $71,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Trinity College graduates have a $3,500 lower median loan debt than U of R graduates ($21,000 vs. $24,500).
• Among borrowers, Trinity College graduates have an estimated $36 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than U of R graduates ($217 vs. $253).
• More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.