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Smith College Baylor UT Austin Trinity College SMU Bryn Mawr Texas A&M Wellesley Rice Rhodes College Austin College SU| Mount Holyoke College | Trinity University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Trinity | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 2,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $50,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $50,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,838 | $14,472 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,782 | $32,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,823 | $33,524 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 99% |
Admission |
MHC | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,030 | 11,425 | ||
| Admitted | 1,926 | 3,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 28.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1320/1465 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
MHC | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $263 |
Diversity |
MHC | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MHC | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 16% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Trinity | ||
| 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 University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (2,694 students vs. 2,330 students)
MHC vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Trinity?
- Mount Holyoke College is 26% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $50,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at MHC than Trinity University ($63,904.00 vs. $50,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than MHC ($32,264 vs. $35,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 30.2% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($14,472 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Mount Holyoke College (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 24.8% larger than aid received Trinity University ($41,823 vs. $33,524)
MHC vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- MHC has a higher acceptance rate (38.3%) than Trinity (28.2%)
MHC vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC 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 MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Trinity University (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $12,800 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $4,294 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($21,206 vs. $25,500)
- MHC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($219 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/