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Overview |
Benedictine University | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Palos Heights, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 908 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | trnty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $33,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $33,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $18,822 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $26,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 706 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 25.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Benedictine University | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $24,555 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $253 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Trinity Christian College | ||
| 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
- Benedictine University is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 908 students)
Benedictine University vs. Trinity Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Trinity Christian College?
- Trinity Christian College is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($33,800.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Trinity Christian College than Benedictine University ($33,800.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Christian College than Benedictine University ($18,822 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 2.3% lower than costs at Trinity Christian College ($10,266 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Trinity Christian College (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Christian College students is 32.8% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($26,678 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Trinity Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Trinity Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity Christian College or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Trinity Christian College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Trinity Christian College (70.7%)
Benedictine University vs. Trinity Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Trinity Christian College? 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 Trinity Christian College and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than Benedictine University (64% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Trinity Christian College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $44,700)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $2,255 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity Christian College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $24,555)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity Christian College graduates. ($230 vs. $253)
- More Trinity Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/