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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul Saint Xavier University EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican Elmhurst College IU HCC Purdue| Chicago State University | Trinity Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Palos Heights, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 908 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | trnty.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $33,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $33,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $18,822 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $26,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
CSU | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 706 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 25.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 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 |
CSU | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $24,555 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $253 |
Diversity |
CSU | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 32% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 908 students)
CSU vs. Trinity Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Trinity Christian College?
- Trinity Christian College is 341.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($33,800.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 341.5% higher at Trinity Christian College than Chicago State University ($33,800.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Trinity Christian College ($6,446 vs. $18,822)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Christian College are 31.4% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,500 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Trinity Christian College (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Christian College students is 67.9% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($26,678 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Trinity Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at Trinity Christian College (1097) is 222 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Trinity Christian College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Trinity Christian College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Trinity Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Trinity Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than Chicago State University (64% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Trinity Christian College earn on average $6,400 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $38,300)
- Trinity Christian College students graduate with a $6,695 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,555 vs. $31,250)
- Trinity Christian College graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($253 vs. $323)
- More Trinity Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/