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Overview |
Trinity College | Alma College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 101 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitycollegeqc.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,989 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,989 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,256 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Trinity College | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 84% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Trinity College | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 6% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 101 students)
Trinity College vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Alma College?
- Alma College is 81.5% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $24,989.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.5% higher at Alma College than Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences ($45,346.00 vs. $24,989.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences are 52.9% lower than costs at Alma College ($8,256 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is ?% larger than aid received Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences ($34,736 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Trinity College (3.42)
Trinity College vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Alma College? 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 Alma College and Trinity College.
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $47,300)
- Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alma College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/