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Overview |
Aurora University | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Palos Heights, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 908 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | trnty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $33,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $33,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $18,822 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $26,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 706 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 25.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Aurora University | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $24,555 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $253 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Aurora University | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Trinity Christian College | ||
| 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
- Aurora University is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 908 students)
Aurora University vs. Trinity Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Trinity Christian College?
- Trinity Christian College is 24.3% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($33,800.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Trinity Christian College than Aurora University ($33,800.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Christian College than Aurora University ($18,822 vs. $19,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Christian College are 17.7% lower than costs at Aurora University ($10,500 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Trinity Christian College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Christian College students is 34.5% larger than aid received Aurora University ($26,678 vs. $19,830)
Aurora University vs. Trinity Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University 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 Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Trinity Christian College (1097) is 107 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming Trinity Christian College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Trinity Christian College (3.48)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Trinity Christian College (70.7%)
Aurora University vs. Trinity Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University 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 Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than Aurora University (64% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trinity Christian College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $2,218 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity Christian College graduates. ($22,337 vs. $24,555)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity Christian College graduates. ($230 vs. $253)
- More Trinity Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aurora University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/