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Overview |
Trinity International University | CMU | ||
| Location | Deerfield, IL | Mount Pleasant, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,242 | 14,557 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | #715 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Free Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tiu.edu | cmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity International University | CMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,998 | $13,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,998 | $13,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,840 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,703 | $15,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,723 | $11,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Trinity International University | CMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 366 | 19,888 | ||
| Admitted | 334 | 15,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 925/1106 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 International University | CMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity International University | CMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity International University | CMU | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Trinity International University | CMU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Trinity International University | CMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Trinity International University based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 1,242 students)
Trinity International University vs. CMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity International University or CMU?
- Trinity International University is 150% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($32,998.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150% higher at Trinity International University than Central Michigan University ($32,998.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Trinity International University ($15,605 vs. $16,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity International University are 3.8% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($10,840 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity International University than Central Michigan University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity International University students is 162.7% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($29,723 vs. $11,314)
Trinity International University vs. CMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity International University or CMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU or Trinity International University .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 7 points higher than at Trinity International University (1042)
- Incoming Trinity International University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CMU (23)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Trinity International University (3.26)
- Trinity International University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than CMU (78.9%)
Trinity International University vs. CMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity International University or CMU? 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 CMU and Trinity International University.
- The graduation rate at Trinity International University is higher than Central Michigan University (56% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Trinity International University earn on average $2,700 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $44,500)
- Trinity International University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity International University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Trinity International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/