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Overview |
Trinity Christian College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Palos Heights, IL | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 883 | 2,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #437 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trnty.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity Christian College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $35,318 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $35,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $12,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,218 | $23,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,026 | $26,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity Christian College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 652 | 3,456 | ||
| Admitted | 578 | 2,534 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Trinity Christian College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity Christian College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,555 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $266 |
Diversity |
Trinity Christian College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Trinity Christian College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Trinity Christian College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| 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
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (2,703 students vs. 883 students)
Trinity Christian College vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity Christian College or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 78.4% more expensive to attend than Trinity Christian College for in-state tuition ($35,318.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.4% higher at St. Ambrose University than Trinity Christian College ($35,318.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Christian College than St. Ambrose University ($17,218 vs. $23,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Christian College are 10.3% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($11,200 vs. $12,348)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Christian College as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Christian College students is 13.1% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($30,026 vs. $26,559)
Trinity Christian College vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity Christian College or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Trinity Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Trinity Christian College (1097) is 47 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Trinity Christian College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Trinity Christian College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Trinity Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than St. Ambrose University (73.3%)
Trinity Christian College vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity Christian College or St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University and Trinity Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than Saint Ambrose University (64% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Trinity Christian College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,700)
- Trinity Christian College students graduate with a $1,209 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($24,555 vs. $25,764)
- Trinity Christian College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($253 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity Christian College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/