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Overview |
Transylvania University | Washington College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Transylvania University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (979 students vs. 955 students)
Transylvania University vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Washington College?
- Washington College is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Washington College than Transylvania University ($50,626.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Washington College ($25,767 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 8.5% lower than costs at Washington College ($12,750 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 13.8% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($35,683 vs. $31,355)
Transylvania University vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Transylvania University vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Washington College? 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 College and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Transylvania University (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $48,700)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/