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CalArts Full Sail University SCAD Savannah State University F&M California College of the Arts Catholic University of America Wesleyan University Otis College of Art and Design RISD Wake Forest Trinity College| Trinity Washington University | Ringling College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 1,705 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | ringling.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $48,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $48,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $55,752 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $18,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 2,462 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 1,593 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Trinity College | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| 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 Ringling College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (1,895 students vs. 1,705 students)
Trinity College vs. Ringling College of Art and Design Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Ringling College of Art and Design?
- Ringling College of Art and Design is 89.7% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.7% higher at Ringling College of Art and Design than Trinity Washington University ($48,100.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Ringling College of Art and Design ($13,586 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 38.7% lower than costs at Ringling College of Art and Design ($11,750 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Ringling College of Art and Design (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is 5.4% larger than aid received Ringling College of Art and Design ($19,396 vs. $18,411)
Trinity College vs. Ringling College of Art and Design Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Ringling College of Art and Design? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ringling College of Art and Design or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Ringling College of Art and Design (64.7%)
Trinity College vs. Ringling College of Art and Design Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Ringling College of Art and Design? 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 Ringling College of Art and Design and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Ringling College of Art and Design is higher than Trinity Washington University (66% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ringling College of Art and Design earn on average $400 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $41,400)
- Ringling 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)
- Ringling College of Art and Design graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($279 vs. $327)
- More Ringling College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/