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NYU Johns Hopkins Case Western Cornell Emory Penn Duke Georgetown WUSTL Swarthmore Caltech Harvard| Transylvania University | Carnegie Mellon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Transylvania University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #41 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Carnegie Mellon University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 42.9% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at Carnegie Mellon than Transylvania University ($59,864.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Carnegie Mellon ($25,767 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 29.3% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($12,750 vs. $16,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Carnegie Mellon University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 40.2% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($43,966 vs. $31,355)
Transylvania University vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Transylvania University vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Carnegie Mellon? 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 Carnegie Mellon and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than Transylvania University (87% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $54,000 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $48,700)
- Carnegie Mellon University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Carnegie Mellon graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/