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Overview |
Kentucky | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 979 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1120/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Kentucky | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Transylvania 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 979 students)
Kentucky vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 264.5% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Transylvania University than University of Kentucky ($41,900.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Transylvania University ($18,693 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 15.1% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($12,750 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 122.2% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($31,355 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Kentucky .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Transylvania University (90.8%)
Kentucky vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky or Transylvania 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 Transylvania University and Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than University of Kentucky (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $2,300 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $48,700)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/