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Overview |
Transylvania University | UVA | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 26,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #59 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $12,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $19,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $26,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 34% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 50,926 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 9,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Transylvania University | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | UVA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (26,082 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or UVA?
- Transylvania University is 146.8% more expensive to attend than UVA for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at UVA than Transylvania University ($51,870.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than Transylvania University ($19,469 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 1.1% lower than costs at University of Virginia Main Campus ($12,750 vs. $12,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than University of Virginia Main Campus (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 16.9% larger than aid received University of Virginia Main Campus ($31,355 vs. $26,818)
Transylvania University vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than UVA (18.7%)
Transylvania University vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or UVA? 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 UVA and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than Transylvania University (94% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $28,500 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $48,700)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- UVA graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More UVA 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/