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Overview |
Transylvania University | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1120/1370 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Calvin 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
- Calvin College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Calvin College?
- Transylvania University is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Transylvania University than Calvin College ($41,900.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Calvin College ($25,767 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 14.3% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($11,150 vs. $12,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Calvin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 18.6% larger than aid received Calvin College ($31,355 vs. $26,448)
Transylvania University vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Calvin College (74.2%)
Transylvania University vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Calvin 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 Calvin College and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Transylvania University (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/