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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola Northwest| Northern Illinois University | Trinity Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Palos Heights, IL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 908 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | trnty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $33,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $33,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $18,822 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $26,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 706 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 25.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $24,555 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $253 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 908 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Trinity Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Trinity Christian College?
- Trinity Christian College is 245.3% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($33,800.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 245.3% higher at Trinity Christian College than Northern Illinois University ($33,800.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Trinity Christian College ($13,884 vs. $18,822)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Christian College are 8.8% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,500 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Trinity Christian College (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Christian College students is 112.5% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($26,678 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Trinity Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois 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 Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Trinity Christian College (1097) is 68 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming Trinity Christian College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Trinity Christian College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Trinity Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Trinity Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois 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 Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than Northern Illinois University (64% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Trinity Christian College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $44,700)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $696 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity Christian College graduates. ($23,859 vs. $24,555)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity Christian College graduates. ($246 vs. $253)
- More Trinity Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/