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Overview |
Transylvania University | WMU | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 16,693 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $15,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $18,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $11,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $8,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 20,100 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 17,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Transylvania University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | WMU | ||
| 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (16,693 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or WMU?
- Transylvania University is 184% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.2% higher at Transylvania University than Western Michigan University ($43,160.00 vs. $18,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Transylvania University ($20,183 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 21.2% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($11,713 vs. $14,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 303.5% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($33,159 vs. $8,217)
Transylvania University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at WMU (3.5)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than WMU (84.7%)
Transylvania University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or WMU? 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 WMU and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Western Michigan University (70% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $200 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $48,700)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/