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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Transylvania University | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Transylvania University | JMU | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Transylvania University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or JMU?
- Transylvania University is 445.3% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.3% higher at Transylvania University than James Madison University ($41,900.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Transylvania University ($18,274 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 5.9% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($12,040 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 211% larger than aid received James Madison University ($31,355 vs. $10,081)
Transylvania University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at JMU (3.57)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than JMU (78.3%)
Transylvania University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or JMU? 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 JMU and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Transylvania University (81% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $48,700)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/