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Overview |
Trinity Christian College | CMU | ||
| Location | Palos Heights, IL | Mount Pleasant, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 883 | 14,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #802 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trnty.edu | cmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity Christian College | CMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $13,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $13,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $12,178 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,218 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,026 | $10,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Trinity Christian College | CMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 652 | 18,102 | ||
| Admitted | 578 | 16,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 | CMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity Christian College | CMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,555 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity Christian College | CMU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Trinity Christian College | CMU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Trinity Christian College | CMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (14,399 students vs. 883 students)
Trinity Christian College vs. CMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity Christian College or CMU?
- Trinity Christian College is 44.1% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $13,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.1% higher at Trinity Christian College than Central Michigan University ($19,800.00 vs. $13,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Trinity Christian College ($15,826 vs. $17,218)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Christian College are 8.7% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($11,200 vs. $12,178)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Christian College than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Christian College students is 182.3% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($30,026 vs. $10,638)
Trinity Christian College vs. CMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity Christian College or CMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU or Trinity Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Trinity Christian College (1097) is 48 points higher than at CMU (1049)
- Incoming Trinity Christian College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CMU (23)
- Accepted freshman Trinity Christian College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at CMU (3.47)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Trinity Christian College (88.7%)
Trinity Christian College vs. CMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity Christian College or CMU? 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 CMU and Trinity Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than Central Michigan University (64% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Trinity Christian College earn on average $200 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $44,500)
- Trinity Christian College students graduate with a $2,445 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($24,555 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity Christian College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Trinity Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/