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Overview |
Transylvania University | UofSC | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #208 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Transylvania University | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | UofSC | ||
| 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 South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or UofSC?
- Transylvania University is 241% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at Transylvania University than University of South Carolina Columbia ($41,900.00 vs. $33,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Columbia than Transylvania University ($22,427 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 8.2% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($11,780 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than University of South Carolina Columbia (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 355.7% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($31,355 vs. $6,880)
Transylvania University vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than UofSC (64.1%)
Transylvania University vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or UofSC? 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 UofSC and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is the same as at University of South Carolina Columbia (70% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $3,000 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $48,700)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- UofSC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/