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Overview |
Transylvania University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Transylvania University is larger than than Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (979 students vs. 363 students)
Transylvania University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Transylvania University is 203.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.5% higher at Transylvania University than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($41,900.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Transylvania University ($19,505 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 4% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($12,254 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Penn State Greater Allegheny (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 205.3% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($31,355 vs. $10,269)
Transylvania University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Transylvania University .
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Penn State Greater Allegheny (87.6%)
Transylvania University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (70% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $6,600 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,700)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Greater Allegheny 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/