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Overview |
Transylvania University | LVC | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #316 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $48,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $48,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $15,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $28,640 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $35,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 2,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1093/1300 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Transylvania University | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | LVC | ||
| 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
- Lebanon Valley College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (2,142 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($48,890.00 vs. $43,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at LVC than Transylvania University ($48,890.00 vs. $43,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than LVC ($25,634 vs. $28,640)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 8.1% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($14,195 vs. $15,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Lebanon Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 6.6% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($35,346 vs. $33,159)
Transylvania University vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than LVC (74.5%)
Transylvania University vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or LVC? 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 LVC and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Transylvania University (73% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $1,200 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $47,500)
- Lebanon Valley College and Transylvania University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lebanon Valley College and Transylvania University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More LVC 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/