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Overview |
Trinity Christian College | Nichols | ||
| Location | Palos Heights, IL | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 883 | 1,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trnty.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity Christian College | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $38,825 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $38,825 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $14,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,218 | $31,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,026 | $24,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Trinity Christian College | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 652 | 2,117 | ||
| Admitted | 578 | 1,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 88.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 17.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity Christian College | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,555 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity Christian College | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity Christian College | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Trinity Christian College | Nichols | ||
| 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
- Nichols College is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,354 students vs. 883 students)
Trinity Christian College vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity Christian College or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 96.1% more expensive to attend than Trinity Christian College for in-state tuition ($38,825.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.1% higher at Nichols than Trinity Christian College ($38,825.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Christian College than Nichols ($17,218 vs. $31,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Christian College are 33.5% lower than costs at Nichols College ($11,200 vs. $14,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Christian College than Nichols College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Christian College students is 21.5% larger than aid received Nichols College ($30,026 vs. $24,720)
Trinity Christian College vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity Christian College or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Trinity Christian College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity Christian College students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Trinity Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Nichols (88.1%)
Trinity Christian College vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity Christian College or Nichols? 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 Nichols and Trinity Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than Nichols College (64% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Trinity Christian College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $44,700)
- Trinity Christian College students graduate with a $2,445 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($24,555 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity Christian College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Trinity Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/