Trinity Christian College vs. Columbia International University

Trinity Christian College vs. Columbia International University comparison

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Overview	Trinity Christian College	Columbia International University
Location	Palos Heights, IL	Columbia, SC
Setting	Large Suburban	Midsize City
Enrollment	883	2,631
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking		#867
Religious Affiliation	Interdenominational	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	trnty.edu	ciu.edu
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Costs	Trinity Christian College	Columbia International University
Tuition (In State)	$19,800	$26,700
Tuition (Out of State)	$19,800	$26,700
Room & Board	$11,200	$11,950
Avg Net Price	$17,218	$21,320
Avg Grant Aid	$30,026	$18,883
% Receiving Grant Aid	100%	96%

Admission	Trinity Christian College	Columbia International University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	652	372
Admitted	578	363
Acceptance Rate	88.7%	97.6%
Enrolled %	27.5%	32%
Avg High School GPA	3.48	3.5
Typical High School Grades	B+	B+
Admissions Standards	Average	Easy
Applicant Competition
ACT Range	23/28	16/25
SAT Range	1050/1200	990/1195
Submit Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
Application Deadline		Aug 1, 2025

Academics	Trinity Christian College	Columbia International University
Student to Faculty Ratio	10:1	13:1
Popular Majors	Education (40%) Business (16%) Health Professions (12%) Theology and Religious Vvocations (7%) Visual and Performing Arts (4%)	Theology and Religious Vvocations (69%) Liberal Arts and Humanities (11%) Psychology (7%) General Studies (6%) Communication (3%)
Outcomes	Trinity Christian College	Columbia International University
Graduation Rate	64%	57%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$44,700	$33,400
Making Student Loan Payments	68%	63%
Median Student Loan Debt	$24,555	$21,500
Median Loan Payment	$253	$222

Diversity	Trinity Christian College	Columbia International University
% Men	1%	28%
% Women	5%	37%
Racial Diversity	Medium	Low
HBCU	No	No
% White	65%	72%
% Black	10%	10%
% Hispanic	13%	4%
% Native American	0%	0%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	2%	2%
% International	5%	4%
% Unknown Race	3%	6%

Students	Trinity Christian College	Columbia International University
% In-State	57%	57%
% Out-of-State	32%	41%
Campus	Trinity Christian College	Columbia International 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

• Columbia International University is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (2,631 students vs. 883 students)

Trinity Christian College vs. Columbia International University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Trinity Christian College or Columbia International University?

• Columbia International University is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Trinity Christian College for in-state tuition ($26,700.00 vs. $19,800.00)
• Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Columbia International University than Trinity Christian College ($26,700.00 vs. $19,800.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Christian College than Columbia International University ($17,218 vs. $21,320)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Christian College are 6.7% lower than costs at Columbia International University ($11,200 vs. $11,950)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Christian College than Columbia International University (100% vs. 96%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Christian College students is 59% larger than aid received Columbia International University ($30,026 vs. $18,883)

Trinity Christian College vs. Columbia International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Trinity Christian College or Columbia International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia International University or Trinity Christian College .

• The average SAT score at Trinity Christian College (1097) is 52 points higher than at Columbia International University (1045)
• Incoming Trinity Christian College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Columbia International University (23)
• Accepted freshman Columbia International University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Trinity Christian College (3.48)
• Columbia International University has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Trinity Christian College (88.7%)

Trinity Christian College vs. Columbia International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Trinity Christian College or Columbia International 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 Columbia International University and Trinity Christian College.

• The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than Columbia International University (64% vs. 57%)
• Graduates from Trinity Christian College earn on average $11,300 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $33,400)
• Columbia International University students graduate with a $3,055 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity Christian College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,555)
• Columbia International University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity Christian College graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
• More Trinity Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia International University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/