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South Dakota State University University of North Dakota Black Hills State University Nebraska Augustana Truman State Augustana University South Dakota School of Mines and Technology NSU UNI ISU Iowa| Trinity Bible College | University of South Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity Bible College | USD | ||
| Location | Ellendale, ND | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 289 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitybiblecollege.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity Bible College | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,598 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,598 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,758 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,628 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,088 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Trinity Bible College | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 144 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 64 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4%Open | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.4%Open | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1110 | 1020/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Trinity Bible College | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity Bible College | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,000 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Trinity Bible College | USD | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity Bible College | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Trinity Bible College | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Trinity Bible College based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 289 students)
Trinity Bible College vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity Bible College or USD?
- Trinity Bible College is 100.7% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($15,598.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Trinity Bible College than University of South Dakota ($15,598.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Bible College than USD ($15,628 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Bible College are 21.7% lower than costs at University of South Dakota ($6,758 vs. $8,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Bible College than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Bible College students is 91.6% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($12,088 vs. $6,308)
Trinity Bible College vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity Bible College or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Trinity Bible College .
- The average SAT score at University of South Dakota (1049) is 123 points higher than at Trinity Bible College (926)
- Incoming USD students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Trinity Bible College (20)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Trinity Bible College (3.27)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Trinity Bible College (44.4%)
Trinity Bible College vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity Bible College or USD? 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 USD and Trinity Bible College.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Trinity Bible College (47% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $18,200 more per year than Trinity Bible College graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $30,000)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity Bible College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity Bible College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity Bible College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/