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Overview |
Transylvania University | HPU | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 6,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $38,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $38,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $18,462 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $43,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $18,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 15,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 12,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1110/1300 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | HPU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Transylvania University | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | HPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (6,052 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or HPU?
- Transylvania University is 11.4% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $38,748.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Transylvania University than High Point University ($43,160.00 vs. $38,748.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than HPU ($25,634 vs. $43,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 30.1% lower than costs at High Point University ($14,195 vs. $18,462)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than High Point University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 82.7% larger than aid received High Point University ($33,159 vs. $18,149)
Transylvania University vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at HPU (3.4)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than HPU (76.8%)
Transylvania University vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or HPU? 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 HPU and Transylvania University.
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $6,700 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($22,421 vs. $27,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/