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Overview |
Transylvania University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wittenberg University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,299 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Wittenberg University than Transylvania University ($42,260.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Transylvania University ($22,912 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 13% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($11,280 vs. $12,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Wittenberg University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 4.1% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($32,632 vs. $31,355)
Transylvania University vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Transylvania University (90.8%)
Transylvania University vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Wittenberg University? 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 Wittenberg University and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Transylvania University (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $46,300)
- Wittenberg University and Transylvania University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wittenberg University and Transylvania University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/