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Overview |
Transylvania University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | |||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $19,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $7,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 643 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 40% | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Transylvania University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (1,022 students vs. 456 students)
Transylvania University vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Penn State New Kensington?
- Transylvania University is 212.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.1% higher at Transylvania University than Penn State New Kensington ($43,160.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Transylvania University ($19,294 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 5.6% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($13,448 vs. $14,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 345.1% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($33,159 vs. $7,450)
Transylvania University vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Transylvania University .
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Transylvania University (85%)
Transylvania University vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Penn State New Kensington? 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 New Kensington and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Penn State New Kensington (70% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $6,600 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,700)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington 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/