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Overview |
Transylvania University | Pitt | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Pitt?
- Transylvania University is 112% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Transylvania University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($41,900.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Transylvania University ($24,286 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 3.2% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($12,360 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 187.2% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($31,355 vs. $10,919)
Transylvania University vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Transylvania University vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Transylvania University (79% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $9,300 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $48,700)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/