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Overview |
Dort | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Dort | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dort | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Dort | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Dort | 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
- Dordt College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 979 students)
Dort vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 23.2% more expensive to attend than Dort for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Transylvania University than Dordt College ($41,900.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Dort ($25,767 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 16% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($10,990 vs. $12,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College as Transylvania University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 43% larger than aid received Dordt College ($31,355 vs. $21,920)
Dort vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Dort .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Dort (3.65)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Dort (87.7%)
Dort vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort 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 Dort.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Dordt College (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dort graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/