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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 F&M UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology Catholic University of America Wesleyan University SCAD RISD| California Institute of the Arts | Trinity Washington University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Trinity College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,895 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | trinitydc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Trinity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $25,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $25,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $11,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $19,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 98% |
Admission |
CalArts | Trinity College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 758 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 735 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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 | Jan 5, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Trinity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Trinity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $31,649 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $327 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Trinity College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 68% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
CalArts | Trinity College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 28% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Trinity 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
- Trinity Washington University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,895 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Trinity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Trinity College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 114.7% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.7% higher at CalArts than Trinity Washington University ($54,440.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than CalArts ($13,586 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 5.9% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,750 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than California Institute of the Arts (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 5.6% larger than aid received Trinity Washington University ($20,474 vs. $19,396)
CalArts vs. Trinity College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Trinity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity College or CalArts .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Trinity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts 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 CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Trinity Washington University (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $9,000 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $41,400)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $3,149 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($28,500 vs. $31,649)
- CalArts graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($294 vs. $327)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/