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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola Northwest| Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Northern Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Northern Illinois | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Dekalb, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 101 | 15,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitycollegeqc.edu | niu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Northern Illinois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,989 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,989 | $9,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,256 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $12,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 25,961 | ||
| Admitted | - | 18,348 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Northern Illinois | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $246 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 84% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity College | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % In-State | - | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 5% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Northern Illinois | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 101 students)
Trinity College vs. Northern Illinois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Northern Illinois?
- Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences is 155.3% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($24,989.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.3% higher at Trinity College than Northern Illinois University ($24,989.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences are 38.3% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($8,256 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences ($12,552 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Northern Illinois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Illinois or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
Trinity College vs. Northern Illinois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Northern Illinois? 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 Northern Illinois and Trinity College.
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $300 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $47,300)
- Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences students graduate with a $4,359 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,859)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($201 vs. $246)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/