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Overview |
Trinity College | Hood | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 2,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $23,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $34,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Trinity College | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Hood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hood College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 1,895 students)
Trinity College vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Hood?
- Hood College is 72.7% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.7% higher at Hood than Trinity Washington University ($43,800.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Hood ($13,586 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 15.7% lower than costs at Hood College ($11,750 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Trinity Washington University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 75.5% larger than aid received Trinity Washington University ($34,047 vs. $19,396)
Trinity College vs. Hood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Hood (77.9%)
Trinity College vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Hood? 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 Hood and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Trinity Washington University (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $41,400)
- Hood College students graduate with a $4,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,649)
- Hood graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($279 vs. $327)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/