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Overview |
Transylvania University | Union University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 2,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #173 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $12,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $27,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $28,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 3,012 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 1,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1030/1340 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Union University | ||
| 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
- Union University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (2,674 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Union University?
- Transylvania University is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Transylvania University than Union University ($43,160.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Union University ($25,634 vs. $27,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 16.7% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($12,166 vs. $14,195)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Union University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 15.7% larger than aid received Union University ($33,159 vs. $28,671)
Transylvania University vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Union University (47.2%)
Transylvania University vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Union University? 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 Union University and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Union University (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $500 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $48,200)
- Union University students graduate with a $2,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($24,840 vs. $27,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/