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Overview |
Trinity College | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,276 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #447 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,430 | $16,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,430 | $16,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,990 | $10,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,806 | $22,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,240 | $7,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,396 | 1,068 | ||
| Admitted | 2,144 | 990 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.5% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1460 | 1180/1390 | ||
| 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 | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $263 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity College | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Houghton College | ||
| 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 College is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (2,276 students vs. 1,014 students)
Trinity College vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Houghton College?
- Trinity College is 286% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($64,430.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 286% higher at Trinity College than Houghton College ($64,430.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Trinity College ($22,358 vs. $31,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 66.4% lower than costs at Trinity College ($10,810 vs. $17,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 616.7% larger than aid received Houghton College ($51,240 vs. $7,149)
Trinity College vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Trinity College (33.5%)
Trinity College vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Houghton 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 Houghton College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Houghton College (86% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $27,200 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $44,300)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,500)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($217 vs. $263)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/