Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Centre College Kentucky Juniata College F&M WCU Marist College Temple Gettysburg College Dickinson College University of Scranton Elizabethtown College Bellarmine University| Transylvania University | Susquehanna University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Transylvania University | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 2,247 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | susqu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Transylvania University | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $56,600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $56,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $15,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $27,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $45,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Susquahanna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 5,974 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Susquahanna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Susquahanna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 79% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (2,247 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 31.1% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($56,600.00 vs. $43,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Susquahanna than Transylvania University ($56,600.00 vs. $43,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Susquahanna ($25,634 vs. $27,258)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 10.6% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($14,195 vs. $15,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 36.7% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($45,318 vs. $33,159)
Transylvania University vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Susquahanna (3.67)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Susquahanna (78.7%)
Transylvania University vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Transylvania University (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $48,700)
- Susquehanna University and Transylvania University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and Transylvania University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/