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F&M AAC Catholic University of America Wesleyan University Cleveland Institute of Art Wake Forest Trinity College Ohio State Dickinson College Cleveland Institute of Music Penn State Erie-Behrend College UMES| Trinity Washington University | Columbus College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | CCAD | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,865 | 918 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,860 | $39,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,860 | $39,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,860 | $11,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,704 | $30,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,814 | $21,807 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Trinity College | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,114 | 867 | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | 622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Trinity College | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Trinity College | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | CCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity Washington University is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (1,865 students vs. 918 students)
Trinity College vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 51.4% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $25,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.4% higher at CCAD than Trinity Washington University ($39,150.00 vs. $25,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than CCAD ($12,704 vs. $30,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 3.6% lower than costs at Trinity Washington University ($11,450 vs. $11,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University as Columbus College of Art and Design (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is 0% larger than aid received Columbus College of Art and Design ($21,814 vs. $21,807)
Trinity College vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than CCAD (71.7%)
Trinity College vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or CCAD? 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 CCAD and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Trinity Washington University (64% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Trinity Washington University earn on average $3,300 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $38,100)
- Columbus College of Art and Design students graduate with a $4,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,649)
- CCAD graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($279 vs. $327)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/