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Overview |
Transylvania University | Case Western | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | case.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $61,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Case Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1410/1540 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Case Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Case Western | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Case Western | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Case Western | ||
| 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
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Case Western?
- Case Western Reserve University is 45.7% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($61,040.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at Case Western than Transylvania University ($61,040.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Case Western ($25,767 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 35.1% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($12,750 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Case Western Reserve University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Case Western Reserve University students is 13.1% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($35,452 vs. $31,355)
Transylvania University vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Transylvania University vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Case Western? 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 Case Western and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Case Western is higher than Transylvania University (78% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $36,000 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $48,700)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $2,934 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($24,066 vs. $27,000)
- Case Western graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Case Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/