Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
City College of New York Queens College Connecticut College Baruch Trinity Skidmore College SUNY Stony Brook Lafayette College NYU Union College Holy Cross Bucknell| Trinity College | CUNY Hunter College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Trinity College | Hunter | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | cuny.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Trinity College | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $6,930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Hunter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 17, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Hunter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Trinity College | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $119 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Hunter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity College | Hunter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 13% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Hunter?
- Trinity College is 781.2% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 310.4% higher at Trinity College than CUNY Hunter College ($61,070.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Trinity College ($4,848 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 54.1% lower than costs at Trinity College ($10,808 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 403.3% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($46,929 vs. $9,325)
Trinity College vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (47.9%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Hunter? 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 Hunter and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (86% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $22,700 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $9,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $21,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($119 vs. $217)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/