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Overview |
Transylvania University | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Oberlin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oberlin College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 45.8% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at Oberlin than Transylvania University ($61,106.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Oberlin ($25,767 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 44.2% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($12,750 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Oberlin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 11.8% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($35,040 vs. $31,355)
Transylvania University vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Transylvania University vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Transylvania University (88% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/