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Overview |
UE | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,017 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evansville.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
UE | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,100 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,100 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,840 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,067 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UE | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,397 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 3,356 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 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 |
UE | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UE | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UE | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
UE | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UE | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Evansville is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (2,017 students vs. 979 students)
UE vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UE or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than UE for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Transylvania University than University of Evansville ($41,900.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Transylvania University ($19,301 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 8.5% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($12,750 vs. $13,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville as Transylvania University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 8.6% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($34,067 vs. $31,355)
UE vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UE or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or UE .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UE (3.71)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than UE (76.3%)
UE vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UE 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 UE.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than University of Evansville (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $2,700 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $46,000)
- Transylvania University and UE graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Transylvania University and UE graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/