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Overview |
Trinity Christian College | BGSU | ||
| Location | Palos Heights, IL | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 883 | 17,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trnty.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity Christian College | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $11,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $19,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $11,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,218 | $20,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,026 | $8,795 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Trinity Christian College | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 652 | 18,629 | ||
| Admitted | 578 | 15,016 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity Christian College | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity Christian College | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,555 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
Trinity Christian College | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity Christian College | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Trinity Christian College | BGSU | ||
| 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
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (17,027 students vs. 883 students)
Trinity Christian College vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity Christian College or BGSU?
- Trinity Christian College is 70.5% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $11,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Trinity Christian College than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($19,800.00 vs. $19,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Christian College than BGSU ($17,218 vs. $20,987)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Christian College are 5.2% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($11,200 vs. $11,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Christian College than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Christian College students is 241.4% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($30,026 vs. $8,795)
Trinity Christian College vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity Christian College or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or Trinity Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Trinity Christian College (1097) is 85 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming Trinity Christian College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Trinity Christian College (3.48)
- Trinity Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than BGSU (80.6%)
Trinity Christian College vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity Christian College or BGSU? 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 BGSU and Trinity Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Trinity Christian College earn on average $1,100 more per year than BGSU graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $43,600)
- Trinity Christian College students graduate with a $1,445 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($24,555 vs. $26,000)
- Trinity Christian College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Trinity Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/