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Overview |
Prescott College | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 909 | 1,022 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | prescott.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Prescott College | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,960 | $43,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,960 | $43,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,790 | $14,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,163 | $25,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,929 | $33,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Prescott College | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 140 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 138 | 1,688 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/24 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1290 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Prescott College | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Prescott College | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Prescott College | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
Prescott College | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Prescott 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
- Transylvania University is larger than than Prescott College based on total student enrollment (1,022 students vs. 909 students)
Prescott College vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Prescott College or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 27.1% more expensive to attend than Prescott College for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at Transylvania University than Prescott College ($43,160.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prescott College than Transylvania University ($23,163 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prescott College are 82.2% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($7,790 vs. $14,195)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Prescott College as Transylvania University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 38.6% larger than aid received Prescott College ($33,159 vs. $23,929)
Prescott College vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Prescott College or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Prescott College .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Prescott College (3.19)
- Prescott College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Transylvania University (85%)
Prescott College vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Prescott 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 Prescott College.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Prescott College (70% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Prescott College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $33,900)
- Prescott College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Prescott College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Prescott College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/