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Overview |
Transylvania University | Alfred University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 1,843 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #292 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | alfred.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Alfred University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $38,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $38,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $14,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $26,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $28,371 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Alfred University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 7,761 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 3,751 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 48.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Alfred University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Alfred University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Alfred University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Alfred University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Alfred 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
- Alfred University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,843 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. Alfred University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Alfred University?
- Transylvania University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Alfred University for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $38,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Transylvania University than Alfred University ($43,160.00 vs. $38,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Alfred University ($25,634 vs. $26,127)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 0.3% lower than costs at Alfred University ($14,195 vs. $14,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Alfred University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 16.9% larger than aid received Alfred University ($33,159 vs. $28,371)
Transylvania University vs. Alfred University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Alfred University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred University or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Alfred University (48.3%)
Transylvania University vs. Alfred University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Alfred 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 Alfred University and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Alfred University (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $45,700)
- Alfred University and Transylvania University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred University and Transylvania University 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 Alfred University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/