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Overview |
Trinity College | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 76 | 678 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitycollegeqc.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,989 | $35,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,989 | $35,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,256 | $11,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $29,291 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,873 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Trinity College | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity College | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 19% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Bluffton University | ||
| 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
- Bluffton University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (678 students vs. 76 students)
Trinity College vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Bluffton University?
- Bluffton University is 42.1% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($35,498.00 vs. $24,989.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at Bluffton University than Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences ($35,498.00 vs. $24,989.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences are 43.7% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($8,256 vs. $11,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is ?% larger than aid received Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences ($29,291 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
Trinity College vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Bluffton 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 Bluffton University and Trinity College.
- Graduates from Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences earn on average $6,700 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $40,600)
- Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluffton University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/