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Overview |
Transylvania University | VWC | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Transylvania University | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or VWC?
- Transylvania University is 16.4% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Transylvania University than Virginia Wesleyan College ($41,900.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Transylvania University ($23,046 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 15.2% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($11,070 vs. $12,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 13.7% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($31,355 vs. $27,568)
Transylvania University vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at VWC (3.39)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than VWC (81.4%)
Transylvania University vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or VWC? 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 VWC and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (70% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $7,000 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Transylvania University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Transylvania University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/