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Michigan UT Austin Illinois Georgia State Georgia Purdue Florida UC Berkeley KSU Emory UCSD Vanderbilt| Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus | Transylvania University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Tech | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 45,296 | 979 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,342 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,402 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,992 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,610 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 8,672 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1550 | 1120/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (45,296 students vs. 979 students)
Georgia Tech vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 308.5% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Transylvania University than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($41,900.00 vs. $31,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than Transylvania University ($17,402 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 3.3% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($12,342 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 124.1% larger than aid received Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($31,355 vs. $13,992)
Georgia Tech vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Georgia Tech .
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Georgia Tech (17.1%)
Georgia Tech vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech 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 Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Tech is higher than Transylvania University (79% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $33,900 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $48,700)
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Georgia Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/