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Overview |
Transylvania University | Calvin University | ||
| 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 University | ||
| 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 University | ||
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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 University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Calvin University | ||
| 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 University | ||
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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 University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Calvin University | ||
| 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
- Calvin University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Calvin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Calvin University?
- Transylvania University is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Transylvania University than Calvin University ($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 University ($25,767 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University 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 University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 18.6% larger than aid received Calvin University ($31,355 vs. $26,448)
Transylvania University vs. Calvin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Calvin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin University or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Calvin University 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 University (74.2%)
Transylvania University vs. Calvin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Calvin University? 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 University and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is higher than Transylvania University (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin University students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,000)
- Calvin University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Calvin University 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/