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Overview |
Trinity College | RISD | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 34% |
Admission |
Trinity College | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Trinity College | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | RISD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island School of Design is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,620 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or RISD?
- Trinity College is 8.2% more expensive to attend than RISD for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Trinity College than Rhode Island School of Design ($61,070.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than RISD ($32,704 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island School of Design are 9.4% lower than costs at Trinity College ($15,234 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Rhode Island School of Design (67% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 25.2% larger than aid received Rhode Island School of Design ($46,929 vs. $37,480)
Trinity College vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at RISD (3.71)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than RISD (17.4%)
Trinity College vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or RISD? 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 RISD and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at RISD is higher than Trinity College (87% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $20,400 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $51,100)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/