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Overview |
McMurry | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Palos Heights, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 908 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | trnty.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $33,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $33,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $18,822 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 92% |
Admission |
McMurry | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 706 | ||
| Admitted | - | 499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,555 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
McMurry | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 32% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity Christian College is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (908 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Trinity Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Trinity Christian College?
- Trinity Christian College is 21.8% more expensive to attend than McMurry for in-state tuition ($33,800.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Trinity Christian College than MacMurray College ($33,800.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 7% lower than costs at Trinity Christian College ($9,810 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Christian College than MacMurray College (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Christian College students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($26,678 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry 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 McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Trinity Christian College (1097) is 175 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming Trinity Christian College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman Trinity Christian College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. Trinity Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry 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 McMurry.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than MacMurray College (64% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Trinity Christian College earn on average $6,500 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $38,200)
- Trinity Christian College students graduate with a $1,445 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($24,555 vs. $26,000)
- Trinity Christian College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Trinity Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/