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Overview |
Trinity Baptist College | CAU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 350 | 4,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tbc.edu | cau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity Baptist College | CAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,100 | $21,948 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,100 | $21,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,740 | $10,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,217 | $30,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,100 | $9,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 83% |
Admission |
Trinity Baptist College | CAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 363 | 16,153 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 9,088 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.6% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1090 | 880/1120 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity Baptist College | CAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity Baptist College | CAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,623 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $202 | $320 |
Diversity |
Trinity Baptist College | CAU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
Trinity Baptist College | CAU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Trinity Baptist College | CAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Trinity Baptist College based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 350 students)
Trinity Baptist College vs. CAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity Baptist College or CAU?
- Clark Atlanta University is 67.5% more expensive to attend than Trinity Baptist College for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $13,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.5% higher at CAU than Trinity Baptist College ($21,948.00 vs. $13,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Baptist College than CAU ($19,217 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Baptist College are 91.3% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($5,740 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Baptist College than Clark Atlanta University (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark Atlanta University students is 32.8% larger than aid received Trinity Baptist College ($9,431 vs. $7,100)
Trinity Baptist College vs. CAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity Baptist College or CAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CAU or Trinity Baptist College .
- The average SAT score at Clark Atlanta University (850) is 5 points higher than at Trinity Baptist College (845)
- Incoming Trinity Baptist College students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman CAU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Trinity Baptist College (2.96)
- CAU has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Trinity Baptist College (49.6%)
Trinity Baptist College vs. CAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity Baptist College or CAU? 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 CAU and Trinity Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Trinity Baptist College (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Trinity Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $30,400)
- Trinity Baptist College students graduate with a $11,377 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($19,623 vs. $31,000)
- Trinity Baptist College graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($202 vs. $320)
- More Trinity Baptist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/