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Overview |
UIC | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 979 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
UIC | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UIC | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 979 students)
UIC vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 282% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.8% higher at Transylvania University than University of Illinois at Chicago ($41,900.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Transylvania University ($10,384 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 12.9% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($12,750 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 127% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($31,355 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or UIC .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UIC (3.41)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than UIC (78.7%)
UIC vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (70% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $13,200 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $48,700)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/