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Overview |
Trinity Christian College | Alma College | ||
| Location | Palos Heights, IL | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 908 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trnty.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity Christian College | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,800 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,800 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,822 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,678 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity Christian College | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 706 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 499 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Trinity Christian College | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity Christian College | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,555 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity Christian College | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Trinity Christian College | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Trinity Christian College | Alma 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
- Alma College is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 908 students)
Trinity Christian College vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity Christian College or Alma College?
- Alma College is 34.2% more expensive to attend than Trinity Christian College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $33,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at Alma College than Trinity Christian College ($45,346.00 vs. $33,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Christian College than Alma College ($18,822 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Christian College are 20.2% lower than costs at Alma College ($10,500 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Trinity Christian College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 30.2% larger than aid received Trinity Christian College ($34,736 vs. $26,678)
Trinity Christian College vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity Christian College or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Trinity Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 13 points higher than at Trinity Christian College (1097)
- Incoming Trinity Christian College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Alma College (24)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Trinity Christian College (3.48)
- Trinity Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Trinity Christian College vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity Christian College or Alma 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 Alma College and Trinity Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Trinity Christian College (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Trinity Christian College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,700)
- Trinity Christian College students graduate with a $2,445 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($24,555 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity Christian College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity Christian College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/