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Overview |
Georgetown College | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1120/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown College | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Georgetown College | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown 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
- Georgetown College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,548 students vs. 979 students)
Georgetown College vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Georgetown College for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Transylvania University than Georgetown College ($41,900.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Transylvania University ($15,152 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 13.7% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($11,210 vs. $12,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College as Transylvania University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 28.6% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($40,308 vs. $31,355)
Georgetown College vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Georgetown College .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Georgetown College (3.54)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Georgetown College (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $46,300)
- Transylvania University and Georgetown College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Transylvania University and Georgetown College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/