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Overview |
Transylvania University | UC | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 43,338 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $11,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $28,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $13,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $21,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $8,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 33,165 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 29,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1150/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | UC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Transylvania University | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or UC?
- Transylvania University is 262.9% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at Transylvania University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($43,160.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Transylvania University ($21,511 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 8.8% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($13,048 vs. $14,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 304.6% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($33,159 vs. $8,195)
Transylvania University vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Transylvania University (85%)
Transylvania University vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or UC? 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 UC and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $3,100 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/