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Overview |
SIUE | Trinity International University | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Deerfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 1,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #619 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Free Church of America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | tiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Trinity International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $32,998 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $32,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $10,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $16,703 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $29,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
SIUE | Trinity International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 366 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 925/1106 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SIUE | Trinity International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Trinity International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $258 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Trinity International University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 68% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 32% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
SIUE | Trinity International University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 54% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | Trinity International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Trinity International University based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 1,242 students)
SIUE vs. Trinity International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Trinity International University?
- Trinity International University is 254.6% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($32,998.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 254.6% higher at Trinity International University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($32,998.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Trinity International University ($13,586 vs. $16,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 5.5% lower than costs at Trinity International University ($10,272 vs. $10,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity International University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity International University students is 179.1% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($29,723 vs. $10,649)
SIUE vs. Trinity International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or Trinity International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity International University or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 28 points higher than at Trinity International University (1042)
- Incoming SIUE students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Trinity International University (23)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Trinity International University (3.26)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Trinity International University (91.3%)
SIUE vs. Trinity International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or Trinity International University? 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 International University and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at Trinity International University is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Trinity International University earn on average $200 more per year than SIUE graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $47,000)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $3,570 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity International University graduates. ($21,430 vs. $25,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity International University graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity International University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/