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Overview |
Trinity College | Buena Vista University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Storm Lake, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 101 | 1,973 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitycollegeqc.edu | bvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Buena Vista University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,989 | $38,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,989 | $38,644 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,256 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $19,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $33,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Buena Vista University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,562 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Trinity College | Buena Vista University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Buena Vista University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,022 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $248 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Buena Vista University | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 84% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Trinity College | Buena Vista University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 41% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Buena Vista 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
- Buena Vista University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (1,973 students vs. 101 students)
Trinity College vs. Buena Vista University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Buena Vista University?
- Buena Vista University is 54.6% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($38,644.00 vs. $24,989.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.6% higher at Buena Vista University than Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences ($38,644.00 vs. $24,989.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences are 29.4% lower than costs at Buena Vista University ($8,256 vs. $10,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Buena Vista University than Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is ?% larger than aid received Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences ($33,703 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Buena Vista University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buena Vista University or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Buena Vista University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Trinity College (3.42)
Trinity College vs. Buena Vista University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista University and Trinity College.
- Graduates from Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences earn on average $6,100 more per year than Buena Vista University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $41,200)
- Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences students graduate with a $4,522 lower median federal student loan debt than Buena Vista University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,022)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Buena Vista University graduates. ($201 vs. $248)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buena Vista University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/