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UIC MSOE RIT Stevens Loyola Purdue UChicago Illinois Michigan ISU ISU Centre College| Illinois Institute of Technology | Transylvania University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IIT | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,943 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,570 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,702 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,243 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
IIT | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,243 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 4,450 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IIT | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IIT | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
IIT | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 19% | ||
Campus |
IIT | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (6,943 students vs. 979 students)
IIT vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or Transylvania University?
- Illinois Institute of Technology is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at IIT than Transylvania University ($48,670.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than IIT ($25,767 vs. $28,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 22.1% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($12,750 vs. $15,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Illinois Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 28.3% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($40,243 vs. $31,355)
IIT vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or IIT .
- Accepted freshman IIT students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than IIT (61.4%)
IIT vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT 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 IIT.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Illinois Institute of Technology (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $30,600 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $48,700)
- Transylvania University and IIT graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Transylvania University and IIT graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/