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Overview |
EIU | Trinity College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 101 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | trinitycollegeqc.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Trinity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $24,989 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $24,989 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $8,256 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
EIU | Trinity College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
EIU | Trinity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Trinity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $201 |
Diversity |
EIU | Trinity College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 84% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | Trinity College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | - | ||
Campus |
EIU | 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 101 students)
EIU vs. Trinity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Trinity College?
- Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences is 157.4% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($24,989.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.9% higher at Trinity College than Eastern Illinois University ($24,989.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences are 31% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($8,256 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences ($11,773 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Trinity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity College or EIU .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at EIU (3.39)
EIU vs. Trinity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- Graduates from Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences earn on average $3,800 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $43,500)
- Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences students graduate with a $4,150 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,650)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($201 vs. $244)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/