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Overview |
Illinois College | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Palos Heights, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 908 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | trnty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $33,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $33,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $18,822 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $26,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 706 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 25.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 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 |
Illinois College | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,555 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Illinois College | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois College is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,029 students vs. 908 students)
Illinois College vs. Trinity Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Trinity Christian College?
- Illinois College is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Trinity Christian College for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $33,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Illinois College than Trinity Christian College ($35,796.00 vs. $33,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Trinity Christian College ($16,296 vs. $18,822)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 5.4% lower than costs at Trinity Christian College ($9,964 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Trinity Christian College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 11.6% larger than aid received Trinity Christian College ($29,785 vs. $26,678)
Illinois College vs. Trinity Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College 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 Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Trinity Christian College (3.48)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Trinity Christian College (70.7%)
Illinois College vs. Trinity Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College 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 Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than Illinois College (64% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $600 more per year than Trinity Christian College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,700)
- Trinity Christian College students graduate with a $2,445 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($24,555 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity Christian College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity Christian College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/