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Overview |
Transylvania University | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 51,316 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $15,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $43,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $11,754 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $24,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $8,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 58,879 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 49,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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 | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Michigan State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (51,316 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Michigan State?
- Transylvania University is 175.8% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Transylvania University than Michigan State University ($43,160.00 vs. $43,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Transylvania University ($24,630 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 20.8% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($11,754 vs. $14,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Michigan State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 307% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($33,159 vs. $8,147)
Transylvania University vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Michigan State (83.9%)
Transylvania University vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Michigan State? 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 Michigan State and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Transylvania University (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $48,700)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State 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/