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Overview |
Notre Dame | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,105 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #31 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nd.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,794 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,794 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,474 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,859 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
Notre Dame | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,509 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 3,421 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.9% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.5% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1550 | 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 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Notre Dame | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Notre Dame | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Notre Dame is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (13,105 students vs. 979 students)
Notre Dame vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame or Transylvania University?
- University of Notre Dame is 42.7% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($59,794.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at Notre Dame than Transylvania University ($59,794.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Notre Dame ($25,767 vs. $28,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 31.1% lower than costs at University of Notre Dame ($12,750 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than University of Notre Dame (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Notre Dame students is 59% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($49,859 vs. $31,355)
Notre Dame vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Notre Dame .
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Notre Dame (12.9%)
Notre Dame vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame .
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame is higher than Transylvania University (96% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Notre Dame earn on average $41,100 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $48,700)
- University of Notre Dame students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Notre Dame graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Notre Dame graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/