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Overview |
Trinity College | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 86% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 840/1220 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 65% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity College | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Hampton University | ||
| 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
- Hampton University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Hampton University?
- Trinity College is 133.1% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.1% higher at Trinity College than Hampton University ($61,070.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampton University than Trinity College ($32,421 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 28.3% lower than costs at Trinity College ($12,986 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampton University than Trinity College (86% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 242.3% larger than aid received Hampton University ($46,929 vs. $13,710)
Trinity College vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Hampton University has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Hampton University? 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 Hampton University and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Hampton University (86% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $24,600 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $46,900)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/