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Overview |
Transylvania University | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 1,208 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #651 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $13,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $22,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $33,106 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 3,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 3,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 83.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Guilford College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,208 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Guilford College?
- Transylvania University is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Guilford College for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Transylvania University than Guilford College ($43,160.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Guilford College than Transylvania University ($22,620 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Guilford College are 8.4% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($13,100 vs. $14,195)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Guilford College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Guilford College ($33,159 vs. $33,106)
Transylvania University vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Guilford College (83.8%)
Transylvania University vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Guilford 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 Guilford College and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Guilford College (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $40,300)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($26,635 vs. $27,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/