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Overview |
Trinity Christian College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Palos Heights, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 908 | 584 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trnty.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity Christian College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,800 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,800 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,822 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,678 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Trinity Christian College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 706 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 499 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Trinity Christian College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity Christian College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,555 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $299 |
Diversity |
Trinity Christian College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity Christian College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Trinity Christian College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| 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
- Trinity Christian College is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (908 students vs. 584 students)
Trinity Christian College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity Christian College or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Trinity Christian College for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $33,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Trinity Christian College ($43,380.00 vs. $33,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Christian College than Cleveland Institute of Art ($18,822 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Christian College are 16.5% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($10,500 vs. $12,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art than Trinity Christian College (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 6.3% larger than aid received Trinity Christian College ($28,356 vs. $26,678)
Trinity Christian College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity Christian College or Cleveland Institute of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland Institute of Art or Trinity Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Trinity Christian College (1097) is 14 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming Trinity Christian College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman Trinity Christian College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.48) as students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Trinity Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Trinity Christian College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity Christian College or Cleveland Institute of Art? 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 Cleveland Institute of Art and Trinity Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Trinity Christian College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $39,400)
- Trinity Christian College students graduate with a $4,445 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($24,555 vs. $29,000)
- Trinity Christian College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($253 vs. $299)
- More Trinity Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/