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Overview |
Aurora University | Trinity College | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 76 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | trinitycollegeqc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Trinity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $24,989 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $24,989 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $8,256 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Trinity College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Aurora University | Trinity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Trinity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $201 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Trinity College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Aurora University | Trinity College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | - | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Trinity College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 76 students)
Aurora University vs. Trinity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Trinity College?
- Aurora University is 12% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $24,989.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Aurora University than Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences ($28,000.00 vs. $24,989.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences are 60.4% lower than costs at Aurora University ($8,256 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is ?% larger than aid received Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences ($20,017 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Trinity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity College or Aurora University .
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Trinity College (3.42)
Aurora University vs. Trinity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University 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 Aurora University.
- Graduates from Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences earn on average $4,400 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $42,900)
- Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences students graduate with a $2,837 lower median federal student loan debt than Aurora University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,337)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Aurora University graduates. ($201 vs. $230)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aurora University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/