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Overview |
DePauw | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DePauw | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1120/1360 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePauw | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
DePauw | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 19% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePauw University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,752 students vs. 979 students)
DePauw vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Transylvania University?
- DePauw University is 29.8% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at DePauw than Transylvania University ($54,400.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than DePauw ($25,767 vs. $29,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 12.9% lower than costs at DePauw University ($12,750 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University as Transylvania University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 31% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($41,067 vs. $31,355)
DePauw vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or DePauw .
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than DePauw (65.8%)
DePauw vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw 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 DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Transylvania University (85% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $48,700)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $1,412 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($25,588 vs. $27,000)
- DePauw graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/