Trinity International University vs. Bethel

Trinity International University vs. Bethel University comparison

	Trinity International University	Bethel University	College 3	College 4
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Overview	Trinity International University	Bethel
Location	Deerfield, IL	McKenzie, TN
Setting	Large Suburban	Distant Town
Enrollment	852	2,974
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking		#992
Religious Affiliation	Evangelical Free Church of America	Cumberland Presbyterian	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	tiu.edu	bethelu.edu
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Costs	Trinity International University	Bethel
Tuition (In State)	$11,760	$16,870
Tuition (Out of State)	$11,760	$16,870
Room & Board	$6,090	$10,537
Avg Net Price	$21,260	$20,606
Avg Grant Aid	$26,365	$10,423
% Receiving Grant Aid	100%	90%

Admission	Trinity International University	Bethel
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	264	3,318
Admitted	246	3,224
Acceptance Rate	93.2%	97.2%
Enrolled %	8.5%	12.5%
Avg High School GPA	3.26	3.6
Typical High School Grades	B	B+
Admissions Standards	Very Easy	Very Easy
Applicant Competition
ACT Range	18/24	16/24
SAT Range	925/1106	625/1100
Submit Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
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Academics	Trinity International University	Bethel
Student to Faculty Ratio	9:1	17:1
Popular Majors	Theology and Religious Vvocations (24%) Education (21%) Business (17%) Psychology (13%) Liberal Arts and Humanities (6%)	Business (78%) Education (5%) Biology (3%) Health Professions (3%) Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (2%)
Outcomes	Trinity International University	Bethel
Graduation Rate	56%	32%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$47,200	$42,700
Making Student Loan Payments	58%	33%
Median Student Loan Debt	$25,000	$28,250
Median Loan Payment	$258	$292

Diversity	Trinity International University	Bethel
% Men	59%	3%
% Women	25%	5%
Racial Diversity	Medium	Very High
HBCU	No	No
% White	63%	46%
% Black	14%	40%
% Hispanic	5%	1%
% Native American	0%	1%
% Pacific Islander	0%	5%
% Two or More Races	4%	1%
% International	2%	1%
% Unknown Race	9%	5%

Students	Trinity International University	Bethel
% In-State	45%	80%
% Out-of-State	54%	19%
Campus	Trinity International University	Bethel
Campus Housing	Yes	Yes
Freshman Dorm Required	No	No
Meal Plan	Yes	Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes	Yes	Yes
Daycare Facility	No	No
Learn More	Details	Details

Comparable Facts

• Bethel University is larger than than Trinity International University based on total student enrollment (2,974 students vs. 852 students)

Trinity International University vs. Bethel Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Trinity International University or Bethel?

• Bethel University is 43.5% more expensive to attend than Trinity International University for in-state tuition ($16,870.00 vs. $11,760.00)
• Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at Bethel than Trinity International University ($16,870.00 vs. $11,760.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Trinity International University ($20,606 vs. $21,260)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity International University are 73% lower than costs at Bethel University ($6,090 vs. $10,537)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity International University than Bethel University (100% vs. 90%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity International University students is 153% larger than aid received Bethel University ($26,365 vs. $10,423)

Trinity International University vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Trinity International University or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Trinity International University .

• The average SAT score at Trinity International University (1042) is 114 points higher than at Bethel (928)
• Incoming Trinity International University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bethel (20)
• Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Trinity International University (3.26)
• Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Trinity International University (93.2%)

Trinity International University vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Trinity International University or Bethel? 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 Bethel and Trinity International University.

• The graduation rate at Trinity International University is higher than Bethel University (56% vs. 32%)
• Graduates from Trinity International University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Bethel graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $42,700)
• Trinity International University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,250)
• Trinity International University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($258 vs. $292)
• More Trinity International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 33%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/