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Overview |
Transylvania University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 13,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #14 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $58,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $58,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $19,862 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $25,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $53,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 46,377 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 6.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (13,710 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 38.7% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($58,130.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at Vanderbilt than Transylvania University ($58,130.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanderbilt University than Transylvania University ($25,606 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 55.8% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($12,750 vs. $19,862)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Vanderbilt University (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 72% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($53,932 vs. $31,355)
Transylvania University vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Vanderbilt (6.7%)
Transylvania University vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Transylvania University (92% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $34,400 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $48,700)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Vanderbilt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/