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Centre College Kentucky Marquette University BLC Bellarmine University Carthage MLC Georgetown College Carroll University Eastern Butler Michigan| Transylvania University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Transylvania University | WLC | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1060/1300 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Transylvania University | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | WLC | ||
| 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
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,094 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or WLC?
- Transylvania University is 25% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at Transylvania University than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($43,160.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Transylvania University ($22,809 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 19.5% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($11,880 vs. $14,195)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 37.5% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($33,159 vs. $24,122)
Transylvania University vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at WLC (3.54)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than WLC (79%)
Transylvania University vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or WLC? 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 WLC and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $5,700 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/