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Overview |
Transylvania University | Brevard College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Brevard, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | brevard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Brevard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $13,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $26,938 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $18,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Brevard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 2,582 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 1,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 39.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 16/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 870/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Brevard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Brevard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Brevard College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Brevard College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Brevard College | ||
| 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
- Transylvania University is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (1,022 students vs. 787 students)
Transylvania University vs. Brevard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Brevard College?
- Transylvania University is 46.8% more expensive to attend than Brevard College for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.8% higher at Transylvania University than Brevard College ($43,160.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Brevard College ($25,634 vs. $26,938)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brevard College are 5.9% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($13,400 vs. $14,195)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Brevard College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 79.1% larger than aid received Brevard College ($33,159 vs. $18,517)
Transylvania University vs. Brevard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Brevard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brevard College or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Brevard College (39.5%)
Transylvania University vs. Brevard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Brevard 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 Brevard College and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Brevard College (70% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $16,600 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $32,100)
- Brevard College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Brevard College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brevard College 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/