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Baylor UT Austin Trinity College SMU Texas A&M Rice Rhodes College Austin College SU TCU Tulane UTSA| Hillsdale College | Trinity University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hillsdale College | Trinity | ||
| Location | Hillsdale, Michigan | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,678 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #69 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hillsdale.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hillsdale College | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,590 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,590 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,196 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,093 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Hillsdale College | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,017 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 20.6% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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 | Mar 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hillsdale College | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hillsdale College | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $263 |
Diversity |
Hillsdale College | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Hillsdale College | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Hillsdale College | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity University is larger than than Hillsdale College based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 1,678 students)
Hillsdale College vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hillsdale College or Trinity?
- Trinity University is 64.4% more expensive to attend than Hillsdale College for in-state tuition ($48,648.00 vs. $29,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.4% higher at Trinity than Hillsdale College ($48,648.00 vs. $29,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hillsdale College than Trinity ($24,196 vs. $30,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hillsdale College are 13.1% lower than costs at Trinity University ($12,500 vs. $14,134)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hillsdale College as Trinity University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 59.4% larger than aid received Hillsdale College ($33,614 vs. $21,093)
Hillsdale College vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hillsdale College or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Hillsdale College .
- Accepted freshman Hillsdale College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Trinity has a higher acceptance rate (30.5%) than Hillsdale College (20.6%)
Hillsdale College vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/