North Central College vs. Transylvania University

Comparable Facts

Compare North Central College in Naperville, IL with Transylvania University in Lexington, KY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

North Central College is larger than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (3,003 students vs. 1,006 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• North Central College is located in Naperville, IL (Midsize City setting); Transylvania University is in Lexington, KY (Large City setting).
• North Central College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Transylvania University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: North Central College 12:1; Transylvania University 10:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central College are 0.1% lower than at Transylvania University ($14,688 vs. $14,697).
• Out-of-state tuition is 2.5% higher at Transylvania University than at North Central College (about $1,144 more per year; $46,870 vs. $45,726).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at North Central College as at Transylvania University (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 5.4% larger than aid received by North Central College students ($35,903 vs. $34,056).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 1 point higher at Transylvania University than at North Central College (27 vs. 26, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both North Central College and Transylvania University.
• Typical fall application deadline: North Central College Apr 15, 2027; Transylvania University Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Transylvania University average a 3.77 high school GPA, 0.17 higher than at North Central College (3.6).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 13.6% at North Central College vs. 16.3% at Transylvania University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, North Central College graduates have a $2,000 lower median loan debt than Transylvania University graduates ($25,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, North Central College graduates have an estimated $21 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Transylvania University graduates ($258 vs. $279).
• More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Central College students, three years after graduation (75% vs. 74%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.