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Overview |
Trinity Christian College | HSU | ||
| Location | Palos Heights, IL | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 883 | 1,655 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #748 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trnty.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity Christian College | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $10,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,218 | $21,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,026 | $23,743 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity Christian College | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 652 | 2,452 | ||
| Admitted | 578 | 2,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 968/1190 | ||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity Christian College | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,555 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
Trinity Christian College | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity Christian College | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Trinity Christian College | HSU | ||
| 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
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,655 students vs. 883 students)
Trinity Christian College vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity Christian College or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 55% more expensive to attend than Trinity Christian College for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55% higher at HSU than Trinity Christian College ($30,694.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Christian College than HSU ($17,218 vs. $21,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 5.3% lower than costs at Trinity Christian College ($10,634 vs. $11,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Christian College as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Christian College students is 26.5% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($30,026 vs. $23,743)
Trinity Christian College vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity Christian College or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Trinity Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Trinity Christian College (1097) is 67 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming Trinity Christian College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Trinity Christian College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Trinity Christian College (88.7%)
Trinity Christian College vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity Christian College or HSU? 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 HSU and Trinity Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than Hardin Simmons University (64% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Trinity Christian College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,700)
- Trinity Christian College students graduate with a $1,434 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($24,555 vs. $25,989)
- Trinity Christian College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Trinity Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSU 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/