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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC UArts| California Institute of the Arts | Trinity Baptist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Trinity Baptist College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | tbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Trinity Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,074 | $13,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,074 | $13,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $8,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $57,288 | $18,671 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,071 | $6,699 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 89% |
Admission |
CalArts | Trinity Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,023 | 192 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 81.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1055 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
CalArts | Trinity Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Trinity Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $19,623 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $202 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Trinity Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
CalArts | Trinity Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Trinity Baptist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Trinity Baptist College based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 397 students)
CalArts vs. Trinity Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Trinity Baptist College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 328% more expensive to attend than Trinity Baptist College for in-state tuition ($56,074.00 vs. $13,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 328% higher at CalArts than Trinity Baptist College ($56,074.00 vs. $13,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Baptist College than CalArts ($18,671 vs. $57,288)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Baptist College are 43.4% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,940 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Baptist College than California Institute of the Arts (89% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 229.5% larger than aid received Trinity Baptist College ($22,071 vs. $6,699)
CalArts vs. Trinity Baptist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Trinity Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity Baptist College or CalArts .
- Trinity Baptist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than CalArts (26%)
CalArts vs. Trinity Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Trinity Baptist 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 Baptist College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Trinity Baptist College (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $20,000 more per year than Trinity Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $30,400)
- Trinity Baptist College students graduate with a $8,877 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($19,623 vs. $28,500)
- Trinity Baptist College graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($202 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/