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Overview |
Transylvania University | Davidson | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Davidson, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 1,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | davidson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Davidson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $56,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $56,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $15,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $26,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $46,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Davidson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 6,479 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 1,098 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 49.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Davidson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Davidson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $63,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $175 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Davidson | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Davidson | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Davidson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Davidson College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,927 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Davidson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Davidson?
- Davidson College is 35% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at Davidson than Transylvania University ($56,550.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Davidson ($25,767 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 23.5% lower than costs at Davidson College ($12,750 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Davidson College (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 48.3% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($46,496 vs. $31,355)
Transylvania University vs. Davidson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Davidson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davidson or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Transylvania University vs. Davidson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Davidson? 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 Davidson and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Transylvania University (92% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $14,800 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $48,700)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $27,000)
- Davidson graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/