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Overview |
Transylvania University | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Ohio University | ||
| 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Ohio University?
- Transylvania University is 213.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.6% higher at Transylvania University than Ohio University Main Campus ($41,900.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Transylvania University ($20,207 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 3.4% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($12,336 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 233% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($31,355 vs. $9,416)
Transylvania University vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
Transylvania University vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Ohio University? 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 University and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University 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 Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/