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Overview |
Trinity Christian College | WSU | ||
| Location | Palos Heights, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 883 | 23,553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #580 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trnty.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity Christian College | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $12,493 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $28,615 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $11,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,218 | $16,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,026 | $10,862 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Trinity Christian College | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 652 | 15,190 | ||
| Admitted | 578 | 12,461 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity Christian College | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity Christian College | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,555 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $230 |
Diversity |
Trinity Christian College | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Trinity Christian College | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Trinity Christian College | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 883 students)
Trinity Christian College vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity Christian College or WSU?
- Trinity Christian College is 58.5% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $12,493.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at WSU than Trinity Christian College ($28,615.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Trinity Christian College ($16,021 vs. $17,218)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Christian College are 5% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($11,200 vs. $11,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Christian College than Wayne State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Christian College students is 176.4% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($30,026 vs. $10,862)
Trinity Christian College vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity Christian College or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Trinity Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Trinity Christian College (1097) is 27 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming Trinity Christian College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Trinity Christian College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at WSU (3.42)
- Trinity Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than WSU (82%)
Trinity Christian College vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity Christian College or WSU? 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 WSU and Trinity Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than Wayne State University (64% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Trinity Christian College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $44,700)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $2,297 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity Christian College graduates. ($22,258 vs. $24,555)
- WSU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity Christian College graduates. ($230 vs. $253)
- More Trinity Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/