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Overview |
Transylvania University | Wooster | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Wooster is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,967 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 36.2% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at Wooster than Transylvania University ($57,050.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Wooster ($25,767 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 5.9% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($12,750 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 35% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($42,315 vs. $31,355)
Transylvania University vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Wooster (3.76)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Transylvania University vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Transylvania University (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $2,500 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $48,700)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wooster graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/