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Overview |
Transylvania University | Austin College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1160/1370 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Austin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Austin College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,182 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Austin College?
- Austin College is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Austin College than Transylvania University ($44,740.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Transylvania University ($24,739 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 1.6% lower than costs at Austin College ($12,750 vs. $12,958)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Austin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 5.4% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($33,033 vs. $31,355)
Transylvania University vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Transylvania University vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Austin College? 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 Austin College and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Transylvania University (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $48,700)
- Austin College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Austin College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/