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Overview |
IU | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 979 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
IU | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
IU | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 19% | ||
Campus |
IU | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 979 students)
IU vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 318.5% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Transylvania University than Indiana University Bloomington ($41,900.00 vs. $37,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Transylvania University ($16,234 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Bloomington are 4.3% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($12,228 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Indiana University Bloomington (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 203.4% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($31,355 vs. $10,336)
IU vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or IU .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at IU (3.74)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than IU (82.4%)
IU vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than Transylvania University (72% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $7,500 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $48,700)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/