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Overview |
Transylvania University | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Ohio State?
- Transylvania University is 263.6% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Transylvania University than Ohio State University ($41,900.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Transylvania University ($19,582 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 9.9% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($12,750 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Ohio State University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 185.2% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($31,355 vs. $10,993)
Transylvania University vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Transylvania University vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Ohio 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 Ohio State and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Transylvania University (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,700)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/