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Overview |
Transylvania University | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Wofford College | ||
| 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
- Wofford College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 18.8% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at Wofford College than Transylvania University ($49,760.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Wofford College ($25,767 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 17% lower than costs at Wofford College ($12,750 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 14.8% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($36,005 vs. $31,355)
Transylvania University vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Transylvania University vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Wofford College? 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 Wofford College and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Transylvania University (79% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $48,700)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/