Trinity International University vs. CMU - CLAS

Trinity International University vs. Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences comparison

	Trinity International University	Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences	College 3	College 4
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Overview	Trinity International University	CMU - CLAS
Location	Deerfield, IL	Fayette, MO
Setting	Large Suburban	Distant Town
Enrollment	1,242	1,080
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#619	#781
Religious Affiliation	Evangelical Free Church of America	United Methodist	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	tiu.edu	centralmethodist.edu
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Costs	Trinity International University	CMU - CLAS
Tuition (In State)	$32,998	$26,360
Tuition (Out of State)	$32,998	$26,360
Room & Board	$10,840	$8,910
Avg Net Price	$16,703	$24,828
Avg Grant Aid	$29,723	$18,044
% Receiving Grant Aid	99%	100%

Admission	Trinity International University	CMU - CLAS
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	366	1,166
Admitted	334	1,141
Acceptance Rate	91.3%	97.9%
Enrolled %	28.1%	25.8%
Avg High School GPA	3.26	3.5
Typical High School Grades	B	B+
Admissions Standards	Very Easy	Extremely Easy
Applicant Competition
ACT Range	18/24	18/23
SAT Range	925/1106	930/1090
Submit Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline		Aug 15, 2025

Academics	Trinity International University	CMU - CLAS
Student to Faculty Ratio	12:1	13:1
Popular Majors	Theology and Religious Vvocations (24%) Education (21%) Business (17%) Psychology (13%) Liberal Arts and Humanities (6%)	Health Professions (22%) Business (16%) Education (13%) Biology (9%) General Studies (8%)
Outcomes	Trinity International University	CMU - CLAS
Graduation Rate	56%	43%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$47,200	$38,600
Making Student Loan Payments	58%	63%
Median Student Loan Debt	$25,000	$16,875
Median Loan Payment	$258	$174

Diversity	Trinity International University	CMU - CLAS
% Men	68%	48%
% Women	32%	52%
Racial Diversity	Medium	Low
HBCU	No	No
% White	63%	78%
% Black	14%	8%
% Hispanic	5%	3%
% Native American	0%	0%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	4%	3%
% International	2%	4%
% Unknown Race	9%	4%

Students	Trinity International University	CMU - CLAS
% In-State	45%	59%
% Out-of-State	54%	27%
Campus	Trinity International University	CMU - CLAS
Campus Housing	Yes	Yes
Freshman Dorm Required	No	No
Meal Plan	Yes	Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes	Yes	No
Daycare Facility	No	No
Learn More	Details	Details

Comparable Facts

• Trinity International University is larger than than CMU - CLAS based on total student enrollment (1,242 students vs. 1,080 students)

Trinity International University vs. CMU - CLAS Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Trinity International University or CMU - CLAS?

• Trinity International University is 25.2% more expensive to attend than CMU - CLAS for in-state tuition ($32,998.00 vs. $26,360.00)
• Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at Trinity International University than Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences ($32,998.00 vs. $26,360.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity International University than CMU - CLAS ($16,703 vs. $24,828)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are 21.7% lower than costs at Trinity International University ($8,910 vs. $10,840)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences than Trinity International University (100% vs. 99%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity International University students is 64.7% larger than aid received Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences ($29,723 vs. $18,044)

Trinity International University vs. CMU - CLAS Admissions Difficulty Comparison

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

• The average SAT score at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (1043) is 1 points higher than at Trinity International University (1042)
• Incoming Trinity International University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CMU - CLAS (23)
• Accepted freshman CMU - CLAS students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Trinity International University (3.26)
• CMU - CLAS has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Trinity International University (91.3%)

Trinity International University vs. CMU - CLAS Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Trinity International University or CMU - CLAS? 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 CMU - CLAS and Trinity International University.

• The graduation rate at Trinity International University is higher than Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (56% vs. 43%)
• Graduates from Trinity International University earn on average $8,600 more per year than CMU - CLAS graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $38,600)
• Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students graduate with a $8,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity International University graduates. ($16,875 vs. $25,000)
• CMU - CLAS graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity International University graduates. ($174 vs. $258)
• More CMU - CLAS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity International University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)

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