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Overview |
Lewis University | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,636 | 1,022 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #410 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,592 | $43,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,592 | $43,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $14,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,472 | $25,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,606 | $33,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis University | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,291 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 3,848 | 1,688 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lewis University | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Lewis University | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (6,636 students vs. 1,022 students)
Lewis University vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Lewis University for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $37,592.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Transylvania University than Lewis University ($43,160.00 vs. $37,592.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than Transylvania University ($19,472 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis University are 16.9% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($12,140 vs. $14,195)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University as Transylvania University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 24.6% larger than aid received Lewis University ($33,159 vs. $26,606)
Lewis University vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Lewis University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Lewis University (3.6)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Lewis University (72.7%)
Lewis University vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis University 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 Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Lewis University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $48,700)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $2,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($24,625 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/