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Overview |
Transylvania University | Furman | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1260/1455 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Furman | ||
| 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
- Furman University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Furman?
- Furman University is 32.2% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Furman than Transylvania University ($55,392.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Furman ($25,767 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 18.8% lower than costs at Furman University ($12,750 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 16% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($36,384 vs. $31,355)
Transylvania University vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Furman (67%)
Transylvania University vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Furman? 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 Furman and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Transylvania University (87% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $48,700)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/