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Overview |
Transylvania University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 1,364 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $21,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $30,711 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 2,349 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 2,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,364 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Emory and Henry College?
- Transylvania University is 25.1% more expensive to attend than Emory and Henry College for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Transylvania University than Emory and Henry College ($43,160.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Transylvania University ($21,714 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 1.2% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($14,195 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 8% larger than aid received Emory and Henry College ($33,159 vs. $30,711)
Transylvania University vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Transylvania University (85%)
Transylvania University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Emory and Henry College? 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 Emory and Henry College and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Emory and Henry College (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $43,700)
- Emory and Henry College and Transylvania University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Emory and Henry College 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 Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/