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Overview |
Trinity Christian College | WKU | ||
| Location | Palos Heights, IL | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 908 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trnty.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity Christian College | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,800 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,800 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,822 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,678 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Trinity Christian College | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 706 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 499 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 980/1170 | ||
| 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 | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity Christian College | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,555 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $250 |
Diversity |
Trinity Christian College | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity Christian College | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Trinity Christian College | WKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 908 students)
Trinity Christian College vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity Christian College or WKU?
- Trinity Christian College is 204.2% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($33,800.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at Trinity Christian College than Western Kentucky University ($33,800.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Trinity Christian College ($12,625 vs. $18,822)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Christian College are 5.4% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($10,500 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Trinity Christian College (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Christian College students is 160% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($26,678 vs. $10,260)
Trinity Christian College vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity Christian College or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Trinity Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Trinity Christian College (1097) is 50 points higher than at WKU (1047)
- Incoming Trinity Christian College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WKU (23)
- Accepted freshman Trinity Christian College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Trinity Christian College (70.7%)
Trinity Christian College vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity Christian College or WKU? 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 WKU and Trinity Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than Western Kentucky University (64% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Trinity Christian College earn on average $7,600 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $305 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity Christian College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $24,555)
- WKU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity Christian College graduates. ($250 vs. $253)
- More Trinity Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/