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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | Transylvania University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 979 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ISU | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
ISU | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
ISU | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 19% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 979 students)
ISU vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 253.9% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.9% higher at Transylvania University than Illinois State University ($41,900.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois State University than Transylvania University ($20,551 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 20.3% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($10,602 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Illinois State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 169.9% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($31,355 vs. $11,619)
ISU vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or ISU .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at ISU (3.41)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than ISU (86.2%)
ISU vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Transylvania University (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $300 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $48,700)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/