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Overview |
Trinity Christian College | TLU | ||
| Location | Palos Heights, IL | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 908 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trnty.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity Christian College | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,800 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,800 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,822 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,678 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity Christian College | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 706 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 499 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity Christian College | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,555 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity Christian College | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Trinity Christian College | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Trinity Christian College | TLU | ||
| 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
- Texas Lutheran University is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 908 students)
Trinity Christian College vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity Christian College or TLU?
- Trinity Christian College is 1.5% more expensive to attend than TLU for in-state tuition ($33,800.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Trinity Christian College than Texas Lutheran University ($33,800.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Christian College than TLU ($18,822 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Christian College are 7.9% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($10,500 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Trinity Christian College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Christian College students is 12.4% larger than aid received Texas Lutheran University ($26,678 vs. $23,729)
Trinity Christian College vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity Christian College or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Trinity Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Trinity Christian College (1097) is 91 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming Trinity Christian College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Trinity Christian College (3.48)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Trinity Christian College (70.7%)
Trinity Christian College vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity Christian College or TLU? 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 TLU and Trinity Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than Texas Lutheran University (64% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Trinity Christian College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,700)
- Trinity Christian College students graduate with a $2,445 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($24,555 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity Christian College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Trinity Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TLU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/