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Overview |
Augustana | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Palos Heights, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 883 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | trnty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,674 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,674 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,695 | $17,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,474 | $30,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,424 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 5,022 | 578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1050/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Augustana | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,555 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Augustana | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Trinity Christian College | ||
| 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
- Augustana College is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 883 students)
Augustana vs. Trinity Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Trinity Christian College?
- Augustana College is 150.9% more expensive to attend than Trinity Christian College for in-state tuition ($49,674.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.9% higher at Augustana than Trinity Christian College ($49,674.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Christian College than Augustana ($17,218 vs. $24,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Christian College are 8.6% lower than costs at Augustana College ($11,200 vs. $12,166)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Trinity Christian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 21.5% larger than aid received Trinity Christian College ($36,474 vs. $30,026)
Augustana vs. Trinity Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Trinity Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity Christian College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Trinity Christian College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Trinity Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Augustana (67.6%)
Augustana vs. Trinity Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Trinity Christian 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 Christian College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Trinity Christian College (76% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Trinity Christian College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $44,700)
- Trinity Christian College students graduate with a $2,445 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($24,555 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity Christian College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity Christian College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/