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F&M Catholic University of America Wesleyan University Wake Forest Trinity College Dickinson College UWM Penn State Erie-Behrend College UMES KU| Trinity Washington University | Illinois College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Illinois College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 1,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | ic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Illinois College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $35,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $35,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $9,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $16,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $29,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Illinois College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 3,243 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 2,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Illinois College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Illinois College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Illinois College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity College | Illinois College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Illinois College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity Washington University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,895 students vs. 1,029 students)
Trinity College vs. Illinois College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Illinois College?
- Illinois College is 41.2% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at Illinois College than Trinity Washington University ($35,796.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Illinois College ($13,586 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 17.9% lower than costs at Trinity Washington University ($9,964 vs. $11,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Trinity Washington University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 53.6% larger than aid received Trinity Washington University ($29,785 vs. $19,396)
Trinity College vs. Illinois College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Illinois College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Illinois College or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Trinity College vs. Illinois College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Illinois College? 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 Illinois College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Trinity Washington University (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $41,400)
- Illinois College students graduate with a $4,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,649)
- Illinois College graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($279 vs. $327)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/