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Overview |
IU East | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 1,022 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #410 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $43,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $43,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $14,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $25,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $33,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 1,688 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 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 18, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
IU East | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
IU East | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 19% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (2,985 students vs. 1,022 students)
IU East vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 476.1% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.1% higher at Transylvania University than Indiana University East ($43,160.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Transylvania University ($9,484 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 38.6% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($10,244 vs. $14,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 336.2% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($33,159 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or IU East .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than IU East (71.2%)
IU East vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 East.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Indiana University East (70% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $15,800 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/