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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Trinity Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Palos Heights, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 908 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | trnty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $33,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $33,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $18,822 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $26,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 706 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 25.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,555 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $253 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 908 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Trinity Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Trinity Christian College?
- Trinity Christian College is 250.7% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($33,800.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 250.7% higher at Trinity Christian College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($33,800.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Trinity Christian College ($16,990 vs. $18,822)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Christian College are 1.2% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,500 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Trinity Christian College (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Christian College students is 136.7% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($26,678 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Trinity Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern 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 Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Trinity Christian College (1097) is 65 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Trinity Christian College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Trinity Christian College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Trinity Christian College (70.7%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Trinity Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern 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 Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (64% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $3,100 more per year than Trinity Christian College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $44,700)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,055 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity Christian College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,555)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity Christian College graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More Trinity Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/