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Overview |
Trinity Christian College | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Palos Heights, IL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 883 | 2,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trnty.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity Christian College | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $45,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $45,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $10,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,218 | $24,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,026 | $35,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity Christian College | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 652 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 578 | 3,240 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1075/1243 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity Christian College | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity Christian College | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,555 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
Trinity Christian College | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity Christian College | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Trinity Christian College | Bellarmine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bellarmine University is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (2,993 students vs. 883 students)
Trinity Christian College vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity Christian College or Bellarmine University?
- Bellarmine University is 128.2% more expensive to attend than Trinity Christian College for in-state tuition ($45,190.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.2% higher at Bellarmine University than Trinity Christian College ($45,190.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Christian College than Bellarmine University ($17,218 vs. $24,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 9.3% lower than costs at Trinity Christian College ($10,250 vs. $11,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Christian College as Bellarmine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 19.7% larger than aid received Trinity Christian College ($35,954 vs. $30,026)
Trinity Christian College vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity Christian College or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or Trinity Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 23 points higher than at Trinity Christian College (1097)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Trinity Christian College (24)
- Accepted freshman Trinity Christian College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Trinity Christian College (88.7%)
Trinity Christian College vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity Christian College or Bellarmine 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 Bellarmine University and Trinity Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Trinity Christian College (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Trinity Christian College graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $44,700)
- Trinity Christian College students graduate with a $445 lower median federal student loan debt than Bellarmine University graduates. ($24,555 vs. $25,000)
- Trinity Christian College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Bellarmine University graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity Christian College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/