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Overview |
Transylvania University | Kettering University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 1,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | kettering.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Kettering University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $44,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $44,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $8,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $34,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Kettering University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 1,823 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 1,472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1130/1370 | ||
| 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 | Kettering University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Kettering University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Kettering University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Kettering University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Kettering University | ||
| 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
- Kettering University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,769 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Kettering University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Kettering University?
- Kettering University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($44,380.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Kettering University than Transylvania University ($44,380.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Kettering University ($25,767 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 42.8% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($8,930 vs. $12,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Kettering University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 27% larger than aid received Kettering University ($31,355 vs. $24,697)
Transylvania University vs. Kettering University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Kettering University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering University or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.77) as students at Kettering University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Kettering University (80.7%)
Transylvania University vs. Kettering University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Kettering University? 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 Kettering University and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Kettering University (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $27,300 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $48,700)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($26,399 vs. $27,000)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/