Trinity Bible College and Graduate School vs Pillar College

Trinity Bible College and Graduate School and Pillar College, both esteemed Christian institutions, offer unique educational experiences for students seeking a faith-based higher education. Trinity, located in Ellendale, North Dakota, boasts a long-standing tradition of academic excellence and spiritual growth, while Pillar, situated in Newark, New Jersey, emphasizes urban ministry and social justice. With acceptance rates of 75% and 80% respectively, both colleges welcome a diverse student body, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. While Trinity's popular majors include Biblical Studies, Christian Ministries, and Elementary Education, Pillar's strengths lie in Urban Ministry, Social Work, and Business Administration. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions' graduation rates, student demographics, and other key factors, helping you make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and spiritual journey.

	Pillar College	Trinity Bible College and Graduate School
Overview
Location	Newark, New Jersey	Ellendale, North Dakota
Campus setting	City: Large	Rural: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	71.0%	66.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Methodism	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	96.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		32
Total number of admissions given out		31
Admitted students who chose to enroll		22
Yield rate		71.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Required
High school transcript	N/A	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$40,656	$32,136
Average net price	$21,373	$18,862
Tuition	$22,056	$15,144
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $2,892 Meal plan: $3,544
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $15,647	100.0% Average amount $10,325
Students receiving federal student loan	36.0% Average amount $8,430	100.0% Average amount $2,828
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	24.0% Average amount $8,107

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	443 Men 25.1% Women 74.9%	161 Men 49.1% Women 50.9%
Graduate students	103 Men 30.1% Women 69.9%	118 Men 77.1% Women 22.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	20.7%	0.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Rural: Remote
Dormitory capacity	N/A	287
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Psychology Liberal Arts Business Theology Communication and Journalism	Theology Education Business Liberal Arts Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	7:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Association for Biblical Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	35.0%	39.6%
Dropout rate	47.5%	60.4%
Transferred out	15.0%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,330 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $35,335 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,475 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $33,221 Bible/Biblical Studies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $21,137	Theological and Ministerial Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A

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Trinity Bible College and Graduate School vs Pillar College

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