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Overview |
Trinity College | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 99% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $242 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Trinity College | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Hofstra?
- Trinity College is 17% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Trinity College than Hofstra University ($61,070.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Hofstra ($32,704 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 3% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($16,660 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Trinity College (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 51.6% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($46,929 vs. $30,958)
Trinity College vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Hofstra? 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 Hofstra and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Hofstra University (86% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $12,300 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $59,200)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,500)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($217 vs. $242)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/