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Overview |
Transylvania University | AU | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Transylvania University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (4,325 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or AU?
- Transylvania University is 31.9% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Transylvania University than Anderson University ($43,160.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Transylvania University ($22,222 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 15.5% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($12,290 vs. $14,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Anderson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 29.6% larger than aid received Anderson University ($33,159 vs. $25,586)
Transylvania University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at AU (3.72)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than AU (52.8%)
Transylvania University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or AU? 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 AU and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Anderson University (70% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $11,200 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/