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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 College of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Trinity College of Florida | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Trinity, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | trinitycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Trinity College of Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,074 | $15,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,074 | $15,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $7,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $57,288 | $20,828 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,071 | $4,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 97% |
Admission |
CalArts | Trinity College of Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,023 | 81 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 78 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
CalArts | Trinity College of Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Trinity College of Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $253 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Trinity College of Florida | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
CalArts | Trinity College of Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 9% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Trinity College of Florida | ||
| 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 College of Florida based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 189 students)
CalArts vs. Trinity College of Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Trinity College of Florida?
- California Institute of the Arts is 268.9% more expensive to attend than Trinity College of Florida for in-state tuition ($56,074.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 268.9% higher at CalArts than Trinity College of Florida ($56,074.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College of Florida than CalArts ($20,828 vs. $57,288)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College of Florida are 68.7% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($7,600 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College of Florida than California Institute of the Arts (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 364% larger than aid received Trinity College of Florida ($22,071 vs. $4,757)
CalArts vs. Trinity College of Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Trinity College of Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity College of Florida or CalArts .
- Trinity College of Florida has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than CalArts (26%)
CalArts vs. Trinity College of Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Trinity College of Florida? 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 of Florida and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Trinity College of Florida (65% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $18,700 more per year than Trinity College of Florida graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $31,700)
- Trinity College of Florida students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($24,500 vs. $28,500)
- Trinity College of Florida graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($253 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College of Florida students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/