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ISU Bradley Centre College Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Kentucky Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Marquette University| Illinois Wesleyan University | Transylvania University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 1,022 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | #410 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,500 | $43,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,500 | $43,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $14,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,310 | $25,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,999 | $33,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 2,768 | 1,688 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.2% | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
IWU | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
IWU | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 19% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,576 students vs. 1,022 students)
IWU vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Transylvania University?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($55,500.00 vs. $43,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at IWU than Transylvania University ($55,500.00 vs. $43,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than IWU ($25,634 vs. $31,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 9.8% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($12,930 vs. $14,195)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Transylvania University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 11.6% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($36,999 vs. $33,159)
IWU vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or IWU .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than IWU (45.2%)
IWU vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Transylvania University (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $48,700)
- Transylvania University and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Transylvania University and IWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/