C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
56/100 · earnings-weighted

Trinity Christian College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Palos Heights, Illinois 60463
Outcomes
B+
76/100
Affordability
F
32/100
Resources
C+
55/100
Experience
A
89/100
Prestige
F
25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

883
Total Enrollment
64%
Graduation Rate
79%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
89%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Trinity Christian College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$55,700
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$48,107
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,009
Median debt at graduation
57.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,157
Average SAT
24
Median ACT
34.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 45% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 48th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Trinity Christian College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$76,446$79,811-10%#722 of 966#880$27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$78,165+41%#9 of 660#7—
Marketing—$62,334-10%#354 of 516#394—
Special Education and Teaching$48,840$55,713+10%#45 of 177#59$34,650
Social Work—$52,382+1%#193 of 420#283—
Psychology$32,609$51,104+1%#448 of 1027#530$26,875
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$45,968$49,476+4%#266 of 680#396$27,000
Communication and Media Studies—$47,527-16%#518 of 660#555—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$44,538————$26,747

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Trinity Christian College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $406,079
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,016/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 60472 (9.7% cap, Robbins)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $19,800 $19,800
Total Cost (On-Campus) $37,825 $37,825

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
44%
Receive Pell Grants
63%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

883
Total Students
58%
Women
91%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 52%
Hispanic 11%
Black 15%
Asian 3%
Two or More 11%
Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 97%
Hybrid (Some Online) 3%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 91%
25-64 (Adult) 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Trinity Christian College?
Trinity Christian College has an acceptance rate of 89%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Trinity Christian College?
Tuition at Trinity Christian College is $19,800 for in-state students and $19,800 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Trinity Christian College?
The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is 64%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Trinity Christian College a good school?
Trinity Christian College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Trinity Christian College?
Trinity Christian College has a total enrollment of 883 students. Most students (91%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology