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Overview |
Hamilton College | Trinity | ||
| Location | Clinton, NY | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #28 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamilton.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamilton College | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,050 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,050 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,910 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,497 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 99% |
Admission |
Hamilton College | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,899 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 1,166 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1540 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hamilton College | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamilton College | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,000 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,760 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $263 |
Diversity |
Hamilton College | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Hamilton College | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Hamilton College | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity University is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 2,072 students)
Hamilton College vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamilton College or Trinity?
- Hamilton College is 27.5% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Hamilton College than Trinity University ($62,050.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Trinity ($24,503 vs. $30,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 12.6% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($14,134 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Hamilton College (99% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 56.2% larger than aid received Trinity University ($52,497 vs. $33,614)
Hamilton College vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamilton College or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Hamilton College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Trinity has a higher acceptance rate (30.5%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Hamilton College vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamilton College or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Hamilton College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than Trinity University (89% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $16,200 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $62,800)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $9,740 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($15,760 vs. $25,500)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($162 vs. $263)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/