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Overview |
Transylvania University | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 1,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #57 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $66,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $66,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $13,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $43,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $37,226 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 8,116 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1350/1515 | ||
| 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 | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Kenyon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kenyon College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,885 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 58.1% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.1% higher at Kenyon than Transylvania University ($66,240.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Kenyon ($25,767 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 6.7% lower than costs at Kenyon College ($12,750 vs. $13,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Kenyon College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 18.7% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($37,226 vs. $31,355)
Transylvania University vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Kenyon (34.3%)
Transylvania University vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Kenyon? 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 Kenyon and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Transylvania University (87% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Kenyon College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $48,700)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/