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Overview |
Berry College | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Mount Berry, GA | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #381 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berry.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berry College | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,359 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,670 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Berry College | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,643 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 3,742 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Berry College | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berry College | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Berry College | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Berry College | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Berry 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
- Berry College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (2,360 students vs. 979 students)
Berry College vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berry College or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 7% more expensive to attend than Berry College for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Transylvania University than Berry College ($41,900.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berry College than Transylvania University ($25,359 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 8.9% lower than costs at Berry College ($12,750 vs. $13,890)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Berry College as Transylvania University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 5.7% larger than aid received Berry College ($31,355 vs. $29,670)
Berry College vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berry College or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Berry College .
- Accepted freshman Berry College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Berry College (66.3%)
Berry College vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berry 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 Berry College.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Berry College (70% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Berry College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $41,700)
- Berry College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Berry College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berry College 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/