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Overview |
Whittier College | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Whittier College | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Whittier College | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Whittier College | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | Transylvania University | ||
| 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
- Whittier College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,192 students vs. 979 students)
Whittier College vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or Transylvania University?
- Whittier College is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Whittier College than Transylvania University ($48,924.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Whittier College ($25,767 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 22.5% lower than costs at Whittier College ($12,750 vs. $15,623)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College as Transylvania University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 10.4% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($34,623 vs. $31,355)
Whittier College vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Whittier College .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Whittier College (3.61)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Whittier College (75.4%)
Whittier College vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier 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 Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Whittier College (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Whittier College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $47,400)
- Whittier College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Whittier College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whittier College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/