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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | 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
- Agnes Scott College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,114 students vs. 979 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or Transylvania University?
- Agnes Scott College is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Agnes Scott College than Transylvania University ($45,456.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Agnes Scott College than Transylvania University ($24,305 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 4.9% lower than costs at Agnes Scott College ($12,750 vs. $13,375)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College as Transylvania University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 9.3% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($34,267 vs. $31,355)
Agnes Scott College vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.77) as students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Agnes Scott College (66.5%)
Agnes Scott College vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College 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 Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Agnes Scott College (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $41,600)
- Transylvania University and Agnes Scott College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Transylvania University and Agnes Scott College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/