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Overview |
Transylvania University | WSU | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 23,553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #580 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $12,493 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $28,615 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $11,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $16,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $10,862 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 15,190 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 12,461 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Transylvania University | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | WSU | ||
| 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
- Wayne State University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or WSU?
- Transylvania University is 245.5% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $12,493.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.8% higher at Transylvania University than Wayne State University ($43,160.00 vs. $28,615.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Transylvania University ($16,021 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 20.7% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($11,762 vs. $14,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Wayne State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 205.3% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($33,159 vs. $10,862)
Transylvania University vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at WSU (3.42)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than WSU (82%)
Transylvania University vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or WSU? 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 WSU and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Wayne State University (70% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $48,700)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/