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Overview |
Transylvania University | USciences | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1037 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Transylvania University | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | USciences | ||
| 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 the Sciences is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or USciences?
- Transylvania University is 62.4% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.4% higher at Transylvania University than University of the Sciences ($41,900.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 38% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($12,750 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than University of the Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($31,355 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at USciences (3.63)
Transylvania University vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or USciences? 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 USciences and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than University of the Sciences (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $42,400 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $48,700)
- University of the Sciences and Transylvania University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of the Sciences and Transylvania University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/