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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD ISU| Trinity Baptist College | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity Baptist College | CSU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 350 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tbc.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity Baptist College | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,100 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,100 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,740 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,217 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,100 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Trinity Baptist College | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 363 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.6% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.1% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1090 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Trinity Baptist College | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity Baptist College | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,623 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $202 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity Baptist College | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Trinity Baptist College | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Trinity Baptist College | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Trinity Baptist College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 350 students)
Trinity Baptist College vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity Baptist College or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 125.1% more expensive to attend than Trinity Baptist College for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $13,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.1% higher at CSU than Trinity Baptist College ($29,490.00 vs. $13,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Trinity Baptist College ($17,536 vs. $19,217)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Baptist College are 96% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($5,740 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Trinity Baptist College (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 272.1% larger than aid received Trinity Baptist College ($26,417 vs. $7,100)
Trinity Baptist College vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity Baptist College or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Trinity Baptist College .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 185 points higher than at Trinity Baptist College (845)
- Incoming CSU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Trinity Baptist College (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Trinity Baptist College (2.96)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Trinity Baptist College (49.6%)
Trinity Baptist College vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity Baptist College or CSU? 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 CSU and Trinity Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Baptist College is higher than Charleston Southern University (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Trinity Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $30,400)
- Trinity Baptist College students graduate with a $7,377 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($19,623 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity Baptist College graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($202 vs. $279)
- More Trinity Baptist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/