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Overview |
Trinity Christian College | UNI | ||
| Location | Palos Heights, IL | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 908 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trnty.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity Christian College | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,800 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,800 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,822 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,678 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 83% |
Admission |
Trinity Christian College | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 706 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 499 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity Christian College | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,555 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $213 |
Diversity |
Trinity Christian College | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Trinity Christian College | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Trinity Christian College | UNI | ||
| 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 908 students)
Trinity Christian College vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity Christian College or UNI?
- Trinity Christian College is 316.7% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($33,800.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.4% higher at Trinity Christian College than University of Northern Iowa ($33,800.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Trinity Christian College ($15,782 vs. $18,822)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 12.4% lower than costs at Trinity Christian College ($9,343 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Christian College than University of Northern Iowa (92% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Christian College students is 316.1% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($26,678 vs. $6,412)
Trinity Christian College vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity Christian College or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Trinity Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Trinity Christian College (1097) is 47 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Trinity Christian College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Trinity Christian College (3.48)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Trinity Christian College (70.7%)
Trinity Christian College vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity Christian College or UNI? 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 UNI and Trinity Christian College.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Trinity Christian College (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $3,000 more per year than Trinity Christian College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $44,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $3,930 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity Christian College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $24,555)
- UNI graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity Christian College graduates. ($213 vs. $253)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity Christian College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/