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Overview |
Transylvania University | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Cedarville University?
- Transylvania University is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Transylvania University than Cedarville University ($41,900.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Transylvania University ($25,462 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 51.8% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($8,400 vs. $12,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 59.7% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($31,355 vs. $19,637)
Transylvania University vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Transylvania University vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Cedarville University (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/