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Overview |
Transylvania University | UNCSA | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 1,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | uncsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | UNCSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $6,497 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $23,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $11,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $10,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | UNCSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 58% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1115/1350 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | UNCSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | UNCSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | UNCSA | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Transylvania University | UNCSA | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | UNCSA | ||
| 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 School of the Arts is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,104 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. UNCSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or UNCSA?
- Transylvania University is 544.9% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.6% higher at Transylvania University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($41,900.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Transylvania University ($11,251 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 1.2% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($12,750 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 188.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($31,355 vs. $10,868)
Transylvania University vs. UNCSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or UNCSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCSA or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UNCSA (3.75)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
Transylvania University vs. UNCSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or UNCSA? 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 UNCSA and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (70% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $9,600 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts and Transylvania University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts and Transylvania University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA 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/