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Colgate Vassar Middlebury Colby College Connecticut College Trinity Williams Skidmore College Amherst Haverford College Lafayette College NYU| Trinity College | Hamilton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Hamilton College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Clinton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | hamilton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Hamilton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $62,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $62,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $15,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $52,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 54% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Hamilton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 9,899 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 1,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1420/1540 | ||
| 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 17, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Hamilton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Hamilton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $79,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $15,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $162 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Hamilton College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Trinity College | Hamilton College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Hamilton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity College is larger than than Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 2,072 students)
Trinity College vs. Hamilton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Hamilton College?
- Hamilton College is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Hamilton College than Trinity College ($62,050.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Trinity College ($24,503 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 4.7% lower than costs at Trinity College ($15,910 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Hamilton College (67% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 11.9% larger than aid received Trinity College ($52,497 vs. $46,929)
Trinity College vs. Hamilton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Hamilton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton College or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Trinity College vs. Hamilton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Hamilton College? 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 Hamilton College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than Trinity College (89% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $71,500)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $5,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($15,760 vs. $21,000)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($162 vs. $217)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/