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Overview |
Eastern | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 979 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 979 students)
Eastern vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 339% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.3% higher at Transylvania University than Eastern Kentucky University ($41,900.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Transylvania University ($10,806 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 23.1% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($10,360 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 196.3% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($31,355 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Eastern .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (70% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/