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Overview |
Trinity Christian College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Palos Heights, IL | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 908 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trnty.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity Christian College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,800 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,800 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,822 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,678 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity Christian College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 706 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 499 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.49 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity Christian College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity Christian College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,555 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $240 |
Diversity |
Trinity Christian College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 23% |
Students |
Trinity Christian College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Trinity Christian College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| 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 Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 908 students)
Trinity Christian College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity Christian College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Trinity Christian College for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $33,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Trinity Christian College ($40,520.00 vs. $33,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Christian College than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($18,822 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 2.7% lower than costs at Trinity Christian College ($10,220 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Trinity Christian College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 12.8% larger than aid received Trinity Christian College ($30,091 vs. $26,678)
Trinity Christian College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity Christian College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Trinity Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Trinity Christian College (1097) is 51 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming Trinity Christian College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Trinity Christian College (3.48)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Trinity Christian College (70.7%)
Trinity Christian College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity Christian College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? 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 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and Trinity Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (64% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $3,700 more per year than Trinity Christian College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $44,700)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $1,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity Christian College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,555)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity Christian College graduates. ($240 vs. $253)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity Christian College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/