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Overview |
Transylvania University | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #279 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Lipscomb | ||
| 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
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Lipscomb?
- Transylvania University is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Transylvania University than Lipscomb University ($41,900.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Lipscomb ($25,767 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 10.1% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($12,750 vs. $14,036)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Lipscomb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 28.5% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($31,355 vs. $24,404)
Transylvania University vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Transylvania University vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Lipscomb University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/