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Overview |
Columbia College | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Palos Heights, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 908 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | trnty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $33,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $33,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $18,822 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $26,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 706 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 25.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,555 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Columbia College | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | 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
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 908 students)
Columbia College vs. Trinity Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Trinity Christian College?
- Trinity Christian College is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($33,800.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Trinity Christian College than Columbia College Chicago ($33,800.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Christian College than Columbia College ($18,822 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Christian College are 71.4% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($10,500 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Trinity Christian College (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Christian College students is 48% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($26,678 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Trinity Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College 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 Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity Christian College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Trinity Christian College (70.7%)
Columbia College vs. Trinity Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (64% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Trinity Christian College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $37,300)
- Trinity Christian College students graduate with a $1,445 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($24,555 vs. $26,000)
- Trinity Christian College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Trinity Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/