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Overview |
Trinity College | MCAD | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,276 | 824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | mcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | MCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,430 | $43,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,430 | $43,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,990 | $10,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,806 | $27,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,240 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | MCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,396 | 885 | ||
| Admitted | 2,144 | 428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.5% | 48.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 39.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1460 | 1110/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 17, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | MCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | MCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $266 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | MCAD | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 16% |
Students |
Trinity College | MCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | MCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity College is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (2,276 students vs. 824 students)
Trinity College vs. MCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or MCAD?
- Trinity College is 48.5% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($64,430.00 vs. $43,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at Trinity College than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($64,430.00 vs. $43,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than Trinity College ($27,031 vs. $31,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 64.9% lower than costs at Trinity College ($10,910 vs. $17,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 84.8% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($51,240 vs. $27,729)
Trinity College vs. MCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or MCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCAD or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- MCAD has a higher acceptance rate (48.4%) than Trinity College (33.5%)
Trinity College vs. MCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or MCAD? 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 MCAD and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Minneapolis College of Art and Design (86% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $30,000 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $41,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,750)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than MCAD graduates. ($217 vs. $266)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/