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Overview |
Transylvania University | PC | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #371 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $40,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $40,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $12,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $20,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $37,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 3,359 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 2,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | PC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Transylvania University | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | PC | ||
| 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
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,136 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or PC?
- Transylvania University is 7.4% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $40,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Transylvania University than Presbyterian College ($43,160.00 vs. $40,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Transylvania University ($20,058 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 11.7% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($12,713 vs. $14,195)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 12.3% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($37,241 vs. $33,159)
Transylvania University vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at PC (3.6)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than PC (72.3%)
Transylvania University vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or PC? 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 PC and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Presbyterian College (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $1,000 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $47,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/