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Overview |
Transylvania University | JCU | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Transylvania University | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at JCU than Transylvania University ($45,490.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than JCU ($25,767 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 3.5% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,750 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 3.1% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($31,355 vs. $30,415)
Transylvania University vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at JCU (3.66)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than JCU (82.4%)
Transylvania University vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or JCU? 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 JCU and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Transylvania University (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $48,700)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/