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Overview |
Transylvania University | Duke | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 18,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #3 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | duke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Duke | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $60,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $60,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $16,651 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $23,694 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $57,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 42% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Duke | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 50,016 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 3,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 6.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Duke | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Duke | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $108,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $77 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Duke | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Duke | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Duke | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Duke University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (18,023 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Duke Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Duke?
- Duke University is 44.2% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($60,435.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at Duke than Transylvania University ($60,435.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duke University than Transylvania University ($23,694 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 30.6% lower than costs at Duke University ($12,750 vs. $16,651)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Duke University (100% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duke University students is 83.2% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($57,444 vs. $31,355)
Transylvania University vs. Duke Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Duke? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duke or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Duke students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Duke (6.3%)
Transylvania University vs. Duke Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Duke? 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 Duke and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Duke is higher than Transylvania University (94% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Duke University earn on average $60,200 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($108,900 vs. $48,700)
- Duke University students graduate with a $19,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($7,500 vs. $27,000)
- Duke graduates are paying $202 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($77 vs. $279)
- More Duke 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/