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Overview |
Transylvania University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 44.6% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at Washington and Lee than Transylvania University ($60,590.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Transylvania University ($24,733 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 32.7% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($12,750 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Washington and Lee University (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 77.2% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($55,567 vs. $31,355)
Transylvania University vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Transylvania University vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Transylvania University (91% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $40,300 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $48,700)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/