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Overview |
Emory | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Emory | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emory | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Emory | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 979 students)
Emory vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Transylvania University?
- Emory University is 36.3% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($57,120.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at Emory than Transylvania University ($57,120.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Emory ($25,767 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 33.5% lower than costs at Emory University ($12,750 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Emory University (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 56% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($48,914 vs. $31,355)
Emory vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Emory .
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory 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 Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Transylvania University (90% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $32,800 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $48,700)
- Emory University students graduate with a $9,767 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($17,233 vs. $27,000)
- Emory graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($178 vs. $279)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/