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Overview |
Wabash College | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Crawfordsville, IN | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 835 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wabash.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wabash College | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,600 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,976 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,119 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wabash College | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,914 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 1,177 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1122/1320 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wabash College | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wabash College | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,800 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wabash College | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Wabash College | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Wabash College | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Transylvania University is larger than than Wabash College based on total student enrollment (979 students vs. 835 students)
Wabash College vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wabash College or Transylvania University?
- Wabash College is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($46,600.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Wabash College than Transylvania University ($46,600.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wabash College than Transylvania University ($22,976 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wabash College are 2% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($12,500 vs. $12,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wabash College as Transylvania University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wabash College students is 18.4% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($37,119 vs. $31,355)
Wabash College vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wabash College or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Wabash College .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Wabash College (3.6)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Wabash College (61.5%)
Wabash College vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wabash College 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 Wabash College.
- The graduation rate at Wabash College is higher than Transylvania University (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Wabash College earn on average $14,100 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $48,700)
- Wabash College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wabash College 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 Wabash College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/