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Overview |
Trinity College | Hampshire College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | hampshire.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Hampshire College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $52,714 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $52,714 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $14,432 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $24,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $44,835 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Hampshire College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 2,090 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 1,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Hampshire College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Hampshire College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $23,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $243 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Hampshire College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Trinity College | Hampshire College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Hampshire College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity Washington University is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (1,895 students vs. 508 students)
Trinity College vs. Hampshire College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Hampshire College?
- Hampshire College is 107.9% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.9% higher at Hampshire College than Trinity Washington University ($52,714.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Hampshire College ($13,586 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 22.8% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($11,750 vs. $14,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Trinity Washington University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 131.2% larger than aid received Trinity Washington University ($44,835 vs. $19,396)
Trinity College vs. Hampshire College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Hampshire College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampshire College or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Trinity College vs. Hampshire College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Hampshire 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 Hampshire College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Trinity Washington University (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Trinity Washington University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $8,118 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($23,531 vs. $31,649)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($243 vs. $327)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/