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Overview |
Transylvania University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| 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
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Tennessee Tech?
- Transylvania University is 391.8% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.9% higher at Transylvania University than Tennessee Technological University ($41,900.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Transylvania University ($15,188 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 21.4% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($10,502 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 270.1% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($31,355 vs. $8,471)
Transylvania University vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Transylvania University vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Tennessee Technological University (70% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/