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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 UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC UArts| California Institute of the Arts | Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Trinity College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 101 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | trinitycollegeqc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Trinity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $24,989 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $24,989 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,256 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | Trinity College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | Trinity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Trinity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $201 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Trinity College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 84% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Trinity College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Trinity College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 101 students)
CalArts vs. Trinity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Trinity College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 117.9% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $24,989.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.9% higher at CalArts than Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences ($54,440.00 vs. $24,989.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences are 50.8% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,256 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences ($20,474 vs. $0)
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 .
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.
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $3,100 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $47,300)
- Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($19,500 vs. $28,500)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($201 vs. $294)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/