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Overview |
Transylvania University | BGSU | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 17,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #687 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $11,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $19,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $11,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $20,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $8,795 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 18,629 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 15,016 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Transylvania University | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | BGSU | ||
| 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
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (17,027 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or BGSU?
- Transylvania University is 271.7% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $11,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.2% higher at Transylvania University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($43,160.00 vs. $19,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than Transylvania University ($20,987 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowling Green State University Main Campus are 20.5% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($11,784 vs. $14,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 277% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($33,159 vs. $8,795)
Transylvania University vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at BGSU (3.6)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than BGSU (80.6%)
Transylvania University vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or BGSU? 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 BGSU and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (70% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $5,100 more per year than BGSU graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $43,600)
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- BGSU 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 BGSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/