Trinity Christian College's published cost of attendance is $35,012. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $12,891, middle-income families pay around $15,592, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,986.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $35,012 |
| Tuition and Fees | $20,605 |
| Room and Board | $11,450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$15,887 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $19,125 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,891 |
| $30–48k | $13,587 |
| $48–75k | $15,592 |
| $75–110k | $18,846 |
| $110k+ | $23,986 |
Trinity Christian College's published cost of attendance is $35,012. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $12,891, middle-income families pay around $15,592, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,986. Azimuth ranks Trinity Christian College #639 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Trinity Christian College's aid structure is need-based, with families applying through the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Institutional aid plays a meaningful role in reshaping the sticker price for qualifying students, particularly in the low-income band where the gap between cost of attendance and net price is most pronounced. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,009, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,426; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,170, median federal debt of $25,009 projects to a monthly payment of about $283 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Trinity Christian College earn median 4-year earnings of $57,170, placing Trinity Christian College in the 31.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,011 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Trinity Christian College in the 62.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Trinity Christian College #747 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Trinity Christian College's concentration in education and related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 32 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $79,811, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Teacher Education program graduates 29 students with median 4-year earnings of $49,476, while Special Education and Teaching and Psychology, General round out the major enrollment clusters. These outcomes correspond to Trinity Christian College's mission-driven focus on preparing educators and social-service professionals for careers that serve communities across Illinois and beyond.
