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CalArts F&M Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts Catholic University of America Wesleyan University RISD SCI-Arc Wake Forest Trinity College Dickinson College Penn State Erie-Behrend College| Art Center College of Design | Trinity Washington University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Trinity College | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 1,895 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | trinitydc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Trinity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $25,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $25,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $11,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $19,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 98% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Trinity College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 758 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 735 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Art Center College of Design | Trinity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Trinity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $31,649 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $327 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Trinity College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 68% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 27% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Trinity College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Trinity College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,895 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Trinity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Trinity College?
- Art Center College of Design is 93% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93% higher at Art Center College of Design than Trinity Washington University ($48,942.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Art Center College of Design ($13,586 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 22% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($11,750 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Art Center College of Design (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is 16.4% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($19,396 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. Trinity College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or Trinity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity College or Art Center College of Design .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Trinity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or Trinity 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 Trinity College and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Trinity Washington University (54% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $16,900 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $41,400)
- Art Center College of Design students graduate with a $399 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($31,250 vs. $31,649)
- Art Center College of Design graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($323 vs. $327)
- More Art Center College of Design 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/