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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design F&M Art Center College of Design Ringling College of Art and Design Catholic University of America Wesleyan University Gallaudet University Pratt Institute Wake Forest Trinity College Dickinson College| California College of the Arts | Trinity Washington University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Trinity College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,895 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | trinitydc.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Trinity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $25,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $25,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $11,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $19,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Trinity College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 758 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 735 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 |
California College of the Arts | Trinity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Trinity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $31,649 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $327 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Trinity College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 68% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Trinity College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 28% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Trinity College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Trinity Washington University is larger than than California College of the Arts based on total student enrollment (1,895 students vs. 1,501 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Trinity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Trinity College?
- California College of the Arts is 112.4% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.4% higher at California College of the Arts than Trinity Washington University ($53,856.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than California College of the Arts ($13,586 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 69.8% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($11,750 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than California College of the Arts (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 42.1% larger than aid received Trinity Washington University ($27,563 vs. $19,396)
California College of the Arts vs. Trinity College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Trinity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity College or California College of the Arts .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than California College of the Arts (75.7%)
California College of the Arts vs. Trinity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts 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 California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Trinity Washington University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $2,100 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $41,400)
- California College of the Arts students graduate with a $3,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($28,000 vs. $31,649)
- California College of the Arts graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($289 vs. $327)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/