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Overview |
Transylvania University | Bennington | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1260/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Bennington | ||
| 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
- Transylvania University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (979 students vs. 880 students)
Transylvania University vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 44.7% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at Bennington than Transylvania University ($60,648.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Bennington ($25,767 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 39% lower than costs at Bennington College ($12,750 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 56.9% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($49,183 vs. $31,355)
Transylvania University vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Transylvania University vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Bennington College (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $17,000 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/