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Overview |
Transylvania University | SU | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #187 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1120/1355 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Transylvania University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southwestern University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,483 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or SU?
- Southwestern University is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at SU than Transylvania University ($48,450.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than SU ($25,767 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 3.7% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($12,300 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Southwestern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 2.4% larger than aid received Southwestern University ($31,355 vs. $30,609)
Transylvania University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at SU (3.5)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than SU (44.8%)
Transylvania University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or SU? 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 SU and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Transylvania University (73% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $48,700)
- Southwestern University students graduate with a $107 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($26,893 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/