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University of North Dakota NDSU Minnesota State University-Mankato| Minot State University | Trinity Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | Trinity Bible College | ||
| Location | Minot, ND | Ellendale, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,777 | 289 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #726 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | minotstateu.edu | trinitybiblecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | Trinity Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,168 | $15,598 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,168 | $15,598 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,180 | $6,758 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | $15,628 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,542 | $12,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
MSU | Trinity Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 498 | 144 | ||
| Admitted | 464 | 64 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 44.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 81.5% | 48.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 992/1178 | 950/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
MSU | Trinity Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | Trinity Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,725 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
MSU | Trinity Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
MSU | Trinity Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 77% | ||
Campus |
MSU | Trinity Bible 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
- Minot State University is larger than than Trinity Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,777 students vs. 289 students)
MSU vs. Trinity Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or Trinity Bible College?
- Trinity Bible College is 117.6% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($15,598.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.6% higher at Trinity Bible College than Minot State University ($15,598.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minot State University than Trinity Bible College ($12,360 vs. $15,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Bible College are 6.2% lower than costs at Minot State University ($6,758 vs. $7,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Bible College than Minot State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Bible College students is 118.1% larger than aid received Minot State University ($12,088 vs. $5,542)
MSU vs. Trinity Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU 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 MSU .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 73 points higher than at Trinity Bible College (926)
- Incoming MSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Trinity Bible College (20)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Trinity Bible College (3.27)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Trinity Bible College (44.4%)
MSU vs. Trinity Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU 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 MSU.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Trinity Bible College (34% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Minot State University earn on average $15,200 more per year than Trinity Bible College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $30,000)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $8,275 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity Bible College graduates. ($18,725 vs. $27,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity Bible College graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity Bible College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/