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Overview |
Transylvania University | BC | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Transylvania University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | BC | ||
| 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
- Bridgewater College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,436 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or BC?
- Transylvania University is 7.1% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Transylvania University than Bridgewater College ($43,160.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Transylvania University ($19,660 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 1.2% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($14,195 vs. $14,370)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 9.6% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($36,350 vs. $33,159)
Transylvania University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Transylvania University (85%)
Transylvania University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or BC? 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 BC and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Bridgewater College (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $5,600 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $43,100)
- Bridgewater College and Transylvania University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and Transylvania University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BC 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/