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Overview |
Transylvania University | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #232 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Tennessee | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Tennessee?
- Transylvania University is 269.7% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at Transylvania University than The University of Tennessee ($41,900.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Transylvania University ($21,880 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 4.9% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($12,150 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than The University of Tennessee (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 196% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($31,355 vs. $10,593)
Transylvania University vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Transylvania University vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Tennessee? 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 and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than The University of Tennessee (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $7,600 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $48,700)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/