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Overview |
Transylvania University | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 2,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $34,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $34,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $12,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $22,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $25,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 3,498 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 2,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (2,357 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Otterbein University?
- Transylvania University is 25.4% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at Transylvania University than Otterbein University ($43,160.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Transylvania University ($22,242 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 9.5% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($12,968 vs. $14,195)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 29.9% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($33,159 vs. $25,535)
Transylvania University vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Otterbein University (83.3%)
Transylvania University vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Otterbein University (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $44,800)
- Otterbein University and Transylvania University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and Transylvania University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/