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Overview |
Transylvania University | SVU | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $19,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $19,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $9,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $25,440 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $7,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 1,101 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 99.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 943/1253 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Transylvania University | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (1,022 students vs. 967 students)
Transylvania University vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or SVU?
- Transylvania University is 118.1% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $19,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.1% higher at Transylvania University than Southern Virginia University ($43,160.00 vs. $19,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Transylvania University ($25,440 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 51.4% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($9,376 vs. $14,195)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 326.5% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($33,159 vs. $7,775)
Transylvania University vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.6%) than Transylvania University (85%)
Transylvania University vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or SVU? 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 SVU and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Southern Virginia University (70% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $8,100 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/