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Overview |
IUPUI | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,497 | 1,022 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #410 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,241 | $43,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,509 | $43,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,010 | $14,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,592 | $25,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,473 | $33,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,715 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 12,791 | 1,688 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 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 | May 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $279 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IUPUI | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 19% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (25,497 students vs. 1,022 students)
IUPUI vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 367% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $9,241.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at Transylvania University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($43,160.00 vs. $32,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Transylvania University ($11,592 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 9.1% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($13,010 vs. $14,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 189% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($33,159 vs. $11,473)
IUPUI vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or IUPUI .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at IUPUI (3.52)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than IUPUI (81.4%)
IUPUI vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI 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 IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (70% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $100 more per year than IUPUI graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $48,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $3,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($23,090 vs. $27,000)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/