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Overview |
Transylvania University | CBU | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $37,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $37,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $10,731 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $17,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $29,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Transylvania University | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (2,043 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or CBU?
- Transylvania University is 15.7% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Transylvania University than Christian Brothers University ($43,160.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Transylvania University ($17,068 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 32.3% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($10,731 vs. $14,195)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 14% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($33,159 vs. $29,076)
Transylvania University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at CBU (3.67)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Transylvania University (85%)
Transylvania University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or CBU? 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 CBU and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Christian Brothers University (70% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,700)
- Christian Brothers University and Transylvania University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Christian Brothers University and Transylvania University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/