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Overview |
Valpo | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 1,022 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #410 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $43,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $43,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $14,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $25,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $33,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 1,688 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Valpo | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Valpo | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 1,022 students)
Valpo vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Transylvania University?
- Valparaiso University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($45,136.00 vs. $43,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Valpo than Transylvania University ($45,136.00 vs. $43,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Transylvania University ($23,168 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 6.7% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($13,306 vs. $14,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 3.5% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($34,326 vs. $33,159)
Valpo vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Valpo .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Transylvania University (85%)
Valpo vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Transylvania University (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $48,700)
- Transylvania University and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Transylvania University and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/