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Overview |
Northwestern | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Northwestern | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwestern University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 979 students)
Northwestern vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Transylvania University?
- Northwestern University is 48.9% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at Northwestern than Transylvania University ($62,391.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Transylvania University ($22,095 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 52.5% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($12,750 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Northwestern University (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 96.8% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($61,716 vs. $31,355)
Northwestern vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Northwestern .
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Transylvania University (94% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $41,100 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $48,700)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $7,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($19,378 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern 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/