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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Palos Heights, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 908 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | trnty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $33,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $33,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $18,822 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $26,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 706 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 25.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 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 |
Elmhurst College | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,555 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $253 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | 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
- Elmhurst College is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 908 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Trinity Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Trinity Christian College?
- Elmhurst College is 17.9% more expensive to attend than Trinity Christian College for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $33,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Elmhurst College than Trinity Christian College ($39,862.00 vs. $33,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Christian College than Elmhurst College ($18,822 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Christian College are 7.1% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($10,500 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College than Trinity Christian College (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 4.3% larger than aid received Trinity Christian College ($27,835 vs. $26,678)
Elmhurst College vs. Trinity Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Trinity Christian College (1097) is 7 points higher than at Elmhurst College (1090)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Trinity Christian College (24)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Trinity Christian College (3.48)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Trinity Christian College (70.7%)
Elmhurst College vs. Trinity Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Trinity Christian College (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Trinity Christian College graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $44,700)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $3,055 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity Christian College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,555)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity Christian College graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity Christian College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/