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Overview |
Louisville | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 979 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisville | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $279 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Louisville | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 979 students)
Louisville vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 240% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at Transylvania University than University of Louisville ($41,900.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Transylvania University ($19,327 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 19.5% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($10,668 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 156.7% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($31,355 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Louisville .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Louisville vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than University of Louisville (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $7,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($19,656 vs. $27,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($203 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/