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Overview |
Transylvania University | Peace College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 730 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $12,198 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $24,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 1,286 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 1,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1140/1280 | ||
| 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 | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Peace College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Transylvania University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,022 students vs. 730 students)
Transylvania University vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Peace College?
- Transylvania University is 32.6% more expensive to attend than Peace College for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at Transylvania University than William Peace University ($43,160.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Peace University than Transylvania University ($24,503 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 16.4% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($12,198 vs. $14,195)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as William Peace University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 36% larger than aid received William Peace University ($33,159 vs. $24,387)
Transylvania University vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Peace College (3.67)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Transylvania University (85%)
Transylvania University vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Peace 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 Peace College and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than William Peace University (70% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/