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Overview |
Transylvania University | Kent State | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 26,106 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #829 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $12,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $22,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $13,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $20,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $9,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 22,365 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 19,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 86.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $267 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Kent State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Kent State?
- Transylvania University is 240.5% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $12,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.9% higher at Transylvania University than Kent State University at Kent ($43,160.00 vs. $22,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Transylvania University ($20,333 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 8.9% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($13,040 vs. $14,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 235.3% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($33,159 vs. $9,888)
Transylvania University vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (86.6%) than Transylvania University (85%)
Transylvania University vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Kent State? 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 Kent State and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Kent State University at Kent (70% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/