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Overview |
Illinois | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 56,916 | 979 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #106 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,474 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,446 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,720 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,544 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63,257 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 28,354 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 5, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Illinois | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Illinois | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (56,916 students vs. 979 students)
Illinois vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 235.9% more expensive to attend than Illinois for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $12,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at Transylvania University than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($41,900.00 vs. $30,446.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than Transylvania University ($14,544 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign are 0.2% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($12,720 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 89.4% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($31,355 vs. $16,552)
Illinois vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Illinois .
- Accepted freshman Illinois students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Illinois (44.8%)
Illinois vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois 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 Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is higher than Transylvania University (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $17,800 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $48,700)
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Illinois graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/