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F&M Catholic University of America Wesleyan University Michigan Wake Forest Kansas City Art Institute Trinity College Michigan State Dickinson College Penn State Erie-Behrend College Kendall College UM-Dearborn| Trinity Washington University | College for Creative Studies | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | CCS | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 1,517 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | CCS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $48,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $48,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $34,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $24,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Trinity College | CCS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 1,622 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 49.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | CCS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | CCS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | CCS | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
Trinity College | CCS | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | CCS | ||
| 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 CCS based on total student enrollment (1,895 students vs. 1,517 students)
Trinity College vs. CCS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or CCS?
- College for Creative Studies is 89.4% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.4% higher at CCS than Trinity Washington University ($48,030.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than CCS ($13,586 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 32.8% lower than costs at Trinity Washington University ($8,850 vs. $11,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than College for Creative Studies (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 25.3% larger than aid received Trinity Washington University ($24,307 vs. $19,396)
Trinity College vs. CCS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or CCS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCS or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than CCS (49.2%)
Trinity College vs. CCS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or CCS? 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 CCS and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Trinity Washington University (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $4,700 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $41,400)
- College for Creative Studies students graduate with a $4,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,649)
- CCS graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($279 vs. $327)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/