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Overview |
UChicago | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
UChicago | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UChicago | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
UChicago | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Chicago is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 979 students)
UChicago vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Transylvania University?
- University of Chicago is 46% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at UChicago than Transylvania University ($61,179.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than UChicago ($25,767 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 44.3% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($12,750 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than University of Chicago (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 54.4% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($48,422 vs. $31,355)
UChicago vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or UChicago .
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Transylvania University (92% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $49,800 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $48,700)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- UChicago graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/