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Overview |
Transylvania University | UNCG | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1110/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Transylvania University | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | UNCG | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or UNCG?
- Transylvania University is 847.5% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114% higher at Transylvania University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($41,900.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Transylvania University ($10,979 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 28.5% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($9,924 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 279.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($31,355 vs. $8,257)
Transylvania University vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Transylvania University (90.8%)
Transylvania University vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or UNCG? 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 UNCG and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $9,600 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($22,737 vs. $27,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/