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Overview |
Transylvania University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 2,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $40,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $40,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $28,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $30,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 2,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| 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
- Delaware Valley University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (2,189 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Delaware Valley University?
- Transylvania University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Delaware Valley University for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $40,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Transylvania University than Delaware Valley University ($43,160.00 vs. $40,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Delaware Valley University ($25,634 vs. $28,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 3.9% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($14,195 vs. $14,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Delaware Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 9.6% larger than aid received Delaware Valley University ($33,159 vs. $30,241)
Transylvania University vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Delaware Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delaware Valley University or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Transylvania University (85%)
Transylvania University vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Delaware Valley 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 Delaware Valley University and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Delaware Valley University (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $43,100)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/