Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Connecticut College Trinity Skidmore College Lafayette College Union College Holy Cross Bucknell Fordham CalArts Villanova Lehigh Vassar| Trinity College | Ringling College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Trinity College | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 1,705 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | ringling.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Trinity College | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $48,100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $48,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $55,752 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $18,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 93% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 2,462 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 1,593 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 17, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Trinity College | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 49% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Trinity College | Ringling College of Art and Design | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 13% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 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 | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity College is larger than than Ringling College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (2,205 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?
- Trinity College is 27% more expensive to attend than Ringling College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Trinity College than Ringling College of Art and Design ($61,070.00 vs. $48,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Ringling College of Art and Design ($32,704 vs. $55,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ringling College of Art and Design are 2.2% lower than costs at Trinity College ($16,300 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ringling College of Art and Design than Trinity College (93% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 154.9% larger than aid received Ringling College of Art and Design ($46,929 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 .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Ringling College of Art and Design (3.48)
- Ringling College of Art and Design has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
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 Trinity College is higher than Ringling College of Art and Design (86% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $29,700 more per year than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $41,800)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Ringling College of Art and Design graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ringling College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/