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Overview |
DePaul | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 1,022 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #410 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $43,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $43,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $14,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $25,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $33,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 1,688 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DePaul | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
DePaul | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 19% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Transylvania University | ||
| 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
- DePaul University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 1,022 students)
DePaul vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Transylvania University?
- DePaul University is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($43,665.00 vs. $43,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at DePaul than Transylvania University ($43,665.00 vs. $43,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than DePaul ($25,634 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 30.1% lower than costs at DePaul University ($14,195 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 19.4% larger than aid received DePaul University ($33,159 vs. $27,782)
DePaul vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than DePaul (73.5%)
DePaul vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Transylvania University? 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 Transylvania University and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than DePaul University (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $48,700)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/