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Overview |
Trinity Christian College | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Palos Heights, IL | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 908 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trnty.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity Christian College | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,800 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,800 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,822 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,678 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity Christian College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 706 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 499 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity Christian College | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,555 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity Christian College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Trinity Christian College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Trinity Christian College | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 908 students)
Trinity Christian College vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity Christian College or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Trinity Christian College for in-state tuition ($33,824.00 vs. $33,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Otterbein University than Trinity Christian College ($33,824.00 vs. $33,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Christian College than Otterbein University ($18,822 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Christian College are 14.2% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($10,500 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Trinity Christian College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Christian College students is 10.9% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($26,678 vs. $24,060)
Trinity Christian College vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity Christian College or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Trinity Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 23 points higher than at Trinity Christian College (1097)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Trinity Christian College (24)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Trinity Christian College (3.48)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Trinity Christian College (70.7%)
Trinity Christian College vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity Christian College or Otterbein University? 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 Otterbein University and Trinity Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than Otterbein University (64% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $100 more per year than Trinity Christian College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,700)
- Trinity Christian College students graduate with a $2,445 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($24,555 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity Christian College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity Christian College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/