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Overview |
Transylvania University | Hope College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 3,368 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #271 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $39,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $39,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $12,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $28,643 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $23,633 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 5,206 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 3,949 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Hope 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
- Hope College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (3,368 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Hope College?
- Transylvania University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $39,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Transylvania University than Hope College ($43,160.00 vs. $39,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Hope College ($25,634 vs. $28,643)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 16.5% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($12,180 vs. $14,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Hope College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 40.3% larger than aid received Hope College ($33,159 vs. $23,633)
Transylvania University vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Hope College (75.9%)
Transylvania University vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Hope 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 Hope College and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Transylvania University (79% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $47,500)
- Hope College and Transylvania University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hope College and Transylvania University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hope College 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/