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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Palos Heights, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,504 | 883 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | trnty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,343 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,686 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,669 | $17,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $30,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,481 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 5,971 | 578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 1050/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $24,555 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $253 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (5,504 students vs. 883 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Trinity Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Trinity Christian College?
- Trinity Christian College is 91.4% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $10,343.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Trinity Christian College ($20,686.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Trinity Christian College ($14,669 vs. $17,218)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 4.3% lower than costs at Trinity Christian College ($10,742 vs. $11,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Christian College than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Christian College students is 139.1% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($30,026 vs. $12,560)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Trinity Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University 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 Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Trinity Christian College (1097) is 227 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Trinity Christian College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Trinity Christian College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Trinity Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Northeastern Illinois University (70.4%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Trinity Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University 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 Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (64% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Trinity Christian College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $10,055 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity Christian College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $24,555)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity Christian College graduates. ($149 vs. $253)
- More Trinity Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/