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Overview |
Earlham | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 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 |
Earlham | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Earlham | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | 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 Earlham based on total student enrollment (979 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Transylvania University?
- Earlham College is 17.5% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Earlham than Transylvania University ($49,218.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than Transylvania University ($25,746 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 2.4% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($12,448 vs. $12,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Transylvania University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 19% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($37,303 vs. $31,355)
Earlham vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Earlham (73.2%)
Earlham vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham 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 Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Earlham College (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Earlham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/