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Overview |
Trinity Christian College | Marian | ||
| Location | Palos Heights, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 908 | 3,701 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trnty.edu | marian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity Christian College | Marian | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,800 | $37,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,800 | $37,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,822 | $22,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,678 | $28,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity Christian College | Marian | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 706 | 1,997 | ||
| Admitted | 499 | 1,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| 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 | Marian | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity Christian College | Marian | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,555 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity Christian College | Marian | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Trinity Christian College | Marian | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Trinity Christian College | Marian | ||
| 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
- Marian University is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 908 students)
Trinity Christian College vs. Marian Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity Christian College or Marian?
- Marian University is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Trinity Christian College for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $33,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Marian than Trinity Christian College ($37,600.00 vs. $33,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Christian College than Marian ($18,822 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Christian College are 14.3% lower than costs at Marian University ($10,500 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Trinity Christian College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 8.3% larger than aid received Trinity Christian College ($28,904 vs. $26,678)
Trinity Christian College vs. Marian Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity Christian College or Marian? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian or Trinity Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Trinity Christian College (1097) is 71 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming Trinity Christian College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Marian (23)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Trinity Christian College (3.48)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Trinity Christian College (70.7%)
Trinity Christian College vs. Marian Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity Christian College or Marian? 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 Marian and Trinity Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than Marian University (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $100 more per year than Trinity Christian College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,700)
- Trinity Christian College students graduate with a $2,445 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($24,555 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity Christian College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Trinity Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/