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Kentucky University of Toledo Centre College Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU BSU| Northern Kentucky University | Transylvania University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 979 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 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 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
NKU | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
NKU | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 19% | ||
Campus |
NKU | 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
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 979 students)
NKU vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 310.5% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.7% higher at Transylvania University than Northern Kentucky University ($41,900.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Transylvania University ($7,259 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 13.4% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($11,248 vs. $12,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Transylvania University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 178.1% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($31,355 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or NKU .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at NKU (3.42)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than NKU (86%)
NKU vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU 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 NKU.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Northern Kentucky University (70% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $9,000 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/