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Overview |
Trinity Christian College | IWU | ||
| Location | Palos Heights, IL | Marion, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 883 | 2,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trnty.edu | indwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity Christian College | IWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $31,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $31,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $10,554 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,218 | $23,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,026 | $19,595 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity Christian College | IWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 652 | 3,035 | ||
| Admitted | 578 | 2,495 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 970/1180 | ||
| 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 | IWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity Christian College | IWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,555 | $24,104 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $249 |
Diversity |
Trinity Christian College | IWU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity Christian College | IWU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Trinity Christian College | IWU | ||
| 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
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (2,207 students vs. 883 students)
Trinity Christian College vs. IWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity Christian College or IWU?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 57.4% more expensive to attend than Trinity Christian College for in-state tuition ($31,168.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.4% higher at IWU than Trinity Christian College ($31,168.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Christian College than IWU ($17,218 vs. $23,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 6.1% lower than costs at Trinity Christian College ($10,554 vs. $11,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Christian College as Indiana Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Christian College students is 53.2% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($30,026 vs. $19,595)
Trinity Christian College vs. IWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity Christian College or IWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IWU or Trinity Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Trinity Christian College (1097) is 11 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming Trinity Christian College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at IWU (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Trinity Christian College (3.48)
- Trinity Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than IWU (82.2%)
Trinity Christian College vs. IWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity Christian College or IWU? 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 IWU and Trinity Christian College.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Trinity Christian College (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Trinity Christian College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,700)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $451 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity Christian College graduates. ($24,104 vs. $24,555)
- IWU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity Christian College graduates. ($249 vs. $253)
- More Trinity Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/