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Overview |
Covenant College | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Lookout Mountain, GA | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | The Presbyterian Church in America | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | covenant.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Covenant College | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,760 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,760 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,688 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,028 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,658 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Covenant College | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 813 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 684 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1380 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Covenant College | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Covenant College | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Covenant College | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Covenant College | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Covenant 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Transylvania University is larger than than Covenant College based on total student enrollment (979 students vs. 886 students)
Covenant College vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Covenant College or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 11% more expensive to attend than Covenant College for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $37,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Transylvania University than Covenant College ($41,900.00 vs. $37,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Covenant College than Transylvania University ($25,028 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Covenant College are 9.1% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($11,688 vs. $12,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Covenant College as Transylvania University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 17.6% larger than aid received Covenant College ($31,355 vs. $26,658)
Covenant College vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Covenant College or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Covenant College .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Covenant College (3.7)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Covenant College (84.1%)
Covenant College vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Covenant 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 Covenant College.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Covenant College (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Covenant College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $45,600)
- Covenant College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Covenant College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Covenant College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/