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Smith College Connecticut College Trinity Skidmore College Lafayette College Bryn Mawr Union College Holy Cross Bucknell Wellesley Fordham Villanova| Trinity College | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | MHC | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 80% |
Admission |
Trinity College | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1350/1540 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $219 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity College | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | MHC | ||
| 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
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or MHC?
- Trinity College is 4.8% more expensive to attend than MHC for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Trinity College than Mount Holyoke College ($61,070.00 vs. $58,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than MHC ($32,704 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 3.1% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($16,660 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Trinity College (80% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 19.4% larger than aid received Mount Holyoke College ($46,929 vs. $39,304)
Trinity College vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- MHC has a higher acceptance rate (39.8%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or MHC? 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 MHC and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Mount Holyoke College (86% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $21,500 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $50,000)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $206 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($21,000 vs. $21,206)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($217 vs. $219)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC 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/