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COD Morton College Harper Oakton Community College City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College ECC City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College| Triton College | Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Lincoln Trail College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Triton College | Lincoln Trail College | ||
| Location | River Grove, IL | Robinson, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,616 | 636 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | triton.edu | iecc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Triton College | Lincoln Trail College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,290 | $3,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,950 | $10,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,170 | $7,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,936 | $4,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,125 | $7,812 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 99% |
Admission |
Triton College | Lincoln Trail College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Triton College | Lincoln Trail College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Triton College | Lincoln Trail College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,800 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,100 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $63 | $46 |
Diversity |
Triton College | Lincoln Trail College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Triton College | Lincoln Trail College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Triton College | Lincoln Trail College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Triton College is larger than than Lincoln Trail College based on total student enrollment (8,616 students vs. 636 students)
Triton College vs. Lincoln Trail College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Triton College or Lincoln Trail College?
- Triton College is 23.7% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Trail College for in-state tuition ($11,010.00 vs. $8,902.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Triton College than Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Lincoln Trail College ($13,950.00 vs. $10,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Lincoln Trail College than Triton College ($4,702 vs. $5,936)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Triton College are 2.3% lower than costs at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Lincoln Trail College ($7,170 vs. $7,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Lincoln Trail College than Triton College (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Lincoln Trail College students is 27.5% larger than aid received Triton College ($7,812 vs. $6,125)
Which college is harder to get into, Triton College or Lincoln Trail College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln Trail College or Triton College .
Triton College vs. Lincoln Trail College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Triton College or Lincoln Trail 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 Lincoln Trail College and Triton College.
- Graduates from Triton College earn on average $500 more per year than Lincoln Trail College graduates after ten years. ($36,800 vs. $36,300)
- Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Lincoln Trail College students graduate with a $1,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Triton College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $6,100)
- Lincoln Trail College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Triton College graduates. ($46 vs. $63)
- More Lincoln Trail College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Triton College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/