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Overview |
Taylor University | Louisville | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 22,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #382 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | louisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $12,324 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $28,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $19,327 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $12,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Louisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 15,462 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 12,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Taylor University | Louisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Louisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $203 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | Louisville | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Taylor University | Louisville | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | Louisville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Taylor University based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 2,221 students)
Taylor University vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Louisville?
- Taylor University is 201.7% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($37,176.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at Taylor University than University of Louisville ($37,176.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Taylor University ($19,327 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 3.7% lower than costs at Taylor University ($10,668 vs. $11,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University than University of Louisville (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taylor University students is 90.8% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($23,303 vs. $12,216)
Taylor University vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 32 points higher than at Louisville (1159)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Louisville (26)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
Taylor University vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University or Louisville? 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 Louisville and Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than University of Louisville (80% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $3,900 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $41,300)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $4,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Taylor University graduates. ($19,656 vs. $24,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Taylor University graduates. ($203 vs. $248)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/