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Overview |
Asbury University | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 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 | 1080/1320 | 1120/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Asbury University | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Asbury University | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Asbury University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,650 students vs. 979 students)
Asbury University vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at Transylvania University than Asbury University ($41,900.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Transylvania University ($21,506 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 47.6% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($8,636 vs. $12,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University as Transylvania University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 26% larger than aid received Asbury University ($31,355 vs. $24,888)
Asbury University vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Asbury University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Asbury University (3.65)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Asbury University (78.7%)
Asbury University vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University 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 Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Transylvania University (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $1,057 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($25,943 vs. $27,000)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/