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Overview |
Transylvania University | VMI | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #150 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Transylvania University | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Military Institute is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,512 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or VMI?
- Transylvania University is 328.3% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Transylvania University than Virginia Military Institute ($41,900.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Transylvania University ($18,129 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 19.4% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($10,674 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 64.1% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($31,355 vs. $19,111)
Transylvania University vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at VMI (3.65)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than VMI (71.1%)
Transylvania University vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or VMI? 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 VMI and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Virginia Military Institute (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $13,400 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $48,700)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI 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/