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Overview |
Trinity Christian College | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Palos Heights, IL | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 908 | 745 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trnty.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity Christian College | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,800 | $34,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,800 | $34,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,822 | $21,247 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,678 | $28,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity Christian College | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 706 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 499 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Trinity Christian College | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity Christian College | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,555 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity Christian College | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity Christian College | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Trinity Christian College | Bluffton 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
- Trinity Christian College is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (908 students vs. 745 students)
Trinity Christian College vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity Christian College or Bluffton University?
- Bluffton University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Trinity Christian College for in-state tuition ($34,716.00 vs. $33,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Bluffton University than Trinity Christian College ($34,716.00 vs. $33,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Christian College than Bluffton University ($18,822 vs. $21,247)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Christian College are 10.5% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($10,500 vs. $11,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than Trinity Christian College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 5.8% larger than aid received Trinity Christian College ($28,214 vs. $26,678)
Trinity Christian College vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity Christian College or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or Trinity Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Trinity Christian College (1097) is 125 points higher than at Bluffton University (972)
- Incoming Trinity Christian College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bluffton University (21)
- Accepted freshman Trinity Christian College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Trinity Christian College (70.7%)
Trinity Christian College vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity Christian College or Bluffton 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 Bluffton University and Trinity Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than Bluffton University (64% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Trinity Christian College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $40,600)
- Trinity Christian College students graduate with a $2,445 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($24,555 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity Christian College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Trinity Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluffton University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/