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Overview |
Transylvania University | Westminster | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 1,280 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #160 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | westminstercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Westminster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $39,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $39,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $11,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $27,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $27,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Westminster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 2,205 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1166/1373 | ||
| 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 | Westminster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Westminster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Westminster | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Westminster | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Westminster | ||
| 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
- Westminster College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,280 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Westminster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Westminster?
- Transylvania University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Westminster for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Transylvania University than Westminster College ($41,900.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Westminster ($25,767 vs. $27,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 15.7% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($11,024 vs. $12,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Westminster College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 12.8% larger than aid received Westminster College ($31,355 vs. $27,787)
Transylvania University vs. Westminster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Westminster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Westminster (3.57)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Westminster (69.8%)
Transylvania University vs. Westminster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Westminster? 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 Westminster and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Westminster College (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $48,700)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Westminster graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westminster students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/