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Overview |
Transylvania University | Michigan | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1350/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $207 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Michigan?
- Transylvania University is 155.4% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at Michigan than Transylvania University ($55,002.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Transylvania University ($19,318 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 3.3% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($12,750 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than University of Michigan (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 107.4% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($31,355 vs. $15,121)
Transylvania University vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Transylvania University vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Michigan? 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 Michigan and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Transylvania University (90% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $25,700 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $48,700)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $6,897 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($20,103 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/