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Overview |
Transylvania University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 7,288 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #723 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $19,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $19,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $14,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 6,743 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 4,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (7,288 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Lindenwood University?
- Transylvania University is 116.9% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.9% higher at Transylvania University than Lindenwood University ($43,160.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Transylvania University ($18,698 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 31.4% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($10,800 vs. $14,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Lindenwood University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 123.2% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($33,159 vs. $14,858)
Transylvania University vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Lindenwood University (65.9%)
Transylvania University vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood University and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Lindenwood University (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $44,100)
- Lindenwood University and Transylvania University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lindenwood University and Transylvania University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/