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Overview |
Transylvania University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,607 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 44% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Transylvania University ($60,350.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($25,767 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 32.6% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($12,750 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 41.4% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($44,331 vs. $31,355)
Transylvania University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Transylvania University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Transylvania University (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $11,500 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $48,700)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges and Transylvania University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges and Transylvania University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/