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Overview |
Trinity College | Hilbert College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Hamburg, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 877 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | hilbert.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Hilbert College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $27,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $27,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $16,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $17,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Hilbert College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 1,354 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 1,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 898/1113 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Hilbert College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Hilbert College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $25,464 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $263 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Hilbert College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Trinity College | Hilbert College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Hilbert 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 Hilbert College based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 877 students)
Trinity College vs. Hilbert College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Hilbert College?
- Trinity College is 122.9% more expensive to attend than Hilbert College for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $27,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.9% higher at Trinity College than Hilbert College ($61,070.00 vs. $27,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hilbert College than Trinity College ($16,930 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hilbert College are 23.4% lower than costs at Trinity College ($13,500 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hilbert College than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 173.2% larger than aid received Hilbert College ($46,929 vs. $17,180)
Trinity College vs. Hilbert College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Hilbert College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hilbert College or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Hilbert College (3.2)
- Hilbert College has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Hilbert College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Hilbert 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 Hilbert College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Hilbert College (86% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $27,700 more per year than Hilbert College graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $43,800)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $4,464 lower median federal student loan debt than Hilbert College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,464)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Hilbert College graduates. ($217 vs. $263)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hilbert College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/