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Overview |
Transylvania University | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 2,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #182 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | pugetsound.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $57,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $57,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $14,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $41,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $32,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 5,345 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 4,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1170/1390 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Transylvania University | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | University of Puget Sound | ||
| 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 Puget Sound is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (2,023 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. University of Puget Sound Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or University of Puget Sound?
- University of Puget Sound is 36.8% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($57,330.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at University of Puget Sound than Transylvania University ($57,330.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than University of Puget Sound ($25,767 vs. $41,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 13.2% lower than costs at University of Puget Sound ($12,750 vs. $14,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as University of Puget Sound (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Puget Sound students is 3.6% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($32,482 vs. $31,355)
Transylvania University vs. University of Puget Sound Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or University of Puget Sound? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Puget Sound or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at University of Puget Sound (3.56)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than University of Puget Sound (82.7%)
Transylvania University vs. University of Puget Sound Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or University of Puget Sound? 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 University of Puget Sound and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at University of Puget Sound is higher than Transylvania University (73% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Puget Sound earn on average $8,900 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $48,700)
- University of Puget Sound and Transylvania University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Puget Sound and Transylvania University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Puget Sound graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/