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Overview |
Trinity International University | WMU | ||
| Location | Deerfield, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,242 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Free Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tiu.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity International University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,998 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,998 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,840 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,703 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,723 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Trinity International University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 366 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 334 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 925/1106 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity International University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $275 |
Diversity |
Trinity International University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity International University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Trinity International University | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Trinity International University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,242 students)
Trinity International University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity International University or WMU?
- Trinity International University is 127.2% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($32,998.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.8% higher at Trinity International University than Western Michigan University ($32,998.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity International University than WMU ($16,703 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity International University are 2.4% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($10,840 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity International University than Western Michigan University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity International University students is 336.3% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($29,723 vs. $6,813)
Trinity International University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity International University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Trinity International University .
- The average SAT score at Trinity International University (1042) is 12 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Trinity International University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Trinity International University (3.26)
- Trinity International University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than WMU (84.6%)
Trinity International University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity International University or WMU? 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 WMU and Trinity International University.
- The graduation rate at Trinity International University is the same as at Western Michigan University (56% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Trinity International University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $47,200)
- Trinity International University students graduate with a $1,633 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,633)
- Trinity International University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More Trinity International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU 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/