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Overview |
Transylvania University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1200/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Muhlenberg College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 36.7% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Muhlenberg College than Transylvania University ($57,270.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Muhlenberg College ($25,767 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 5.4% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($12,750 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 22.5% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($38,412 vs. $31,355)
Transylvania University vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Transylvania University vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Muhlenberg College? 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 Muhlenberg College and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Transylvania University (86% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $15,000 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $48,700)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/