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Overview |
Metropolitan State University | Trinity Bible College | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Ellendale, ND | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,294 | 289 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | metrostate.edu | trinitybiblecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Metropolitan State University | Trinity Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,571 | $15,598 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,571 | $15,598 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $6,758 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,347 | $15,628 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,322 | $12,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Metropolitan State University | Trinity Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 612 | 144 | ||
| Admitted | 500 | 64 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 44.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 48.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Metropolitan State University | Trinity Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Metropolitan State University | Trinity Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,992 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $279 |
Diversity |
Metropolitan State University | Trinity Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Metropolitan State University | Trinity Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Metropolitan State University | Trinity Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Metropolitan State University is larger than than Trinity Bible College based on total student enrollment (6,294 students vs. 289 students)
Metropolitan State University vs. Trinity Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Metropolitan State University or Trinity Bible College?
- Trinity Bible College is 82% more expensive to attend than Metropolitan State University for in-state tuition ($15,598.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82% higher at Trinity Bible College than Metropolitan State University ($15,598.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Bible College than Metropolitan State University ($15,628 vs. $19,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Bible College are 72.3% lower than costs at Metropolitan State University ($6,758 vs. $11,644)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan State University as Trinity Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Bible College students is 45.3% larger than aid received Metropolitan State University ($12,088 vs. $8,322)
Metropolitan State University vs. Trinity Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Metropolitan State University or Trinity Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity Bible College or Metropolitan State University .
- Metropolitan State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Trinity Bible College (44.4%)
Metropolitan State University vs. Trinity Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Metropolitan State University or Trinity Bible 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 Bible College and Metropolitan State University.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Bible College is higher than Metropolitan State University (30% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan State University earn on average $19,200 more per year than Trinity Bible College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $30,000)
- Metropolitan State University students graduate with a $9,008 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity Bible College graduates. ($17,992 vs. $27,000)
- Metropolitan State University graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity Bible College graduates. ($186 vs. $279)
- More Metropolitan State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity Bible College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/