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Overview |
Trinity Christian College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Palos Heights, IL | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 883 | 6,889 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trnty.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity Christian College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $12,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $28,752 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,218 | $15,144 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,026 | $9,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Trinity Christian College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 652 | 10,222 | ||
| Admitted | 578 | 7,450 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity Christian College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,555 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity Christian College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Trinity Christian College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Trinity Christian College | Saginaw Valley State 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
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (6,889 students vs. 883 students)
Trinity Christian College vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity Christian College or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Trinity Christian College is 61.8% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $12,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Trinity Christian College ($28,752.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Trinity Christian College ($15,144 vs. $17,218)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Christian College are 4.5% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($11,200 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Christian College than Saginaw Valley State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Christian College students is 212.4% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($30,026 vs. $9,611)
Trinity Christian College vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity Christian College or Saginaw Valley State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saginaw Valley State University or Trinity Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Trinity Christian College (1097) is 67 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming Trinity Christian College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Trinity Christian College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.48) as students at Saginaw Valley State University (3.48)
- Trinity Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Saginaw Valley State University (72.9%)
Trinity Christian College vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity Christian College or Saginaw Valley State 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 Saginaw Valley State University and Trinity Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (64% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Trinity Christian College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $41,000)
- Trinity Christian College students graduate with a $2,445 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($24,555 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity Christian College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Trinity Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/