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Overview |
Stillman College | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,054 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,049 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Stillman College | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,791 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Stillman College | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Stillman College | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Stillman College | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Transylvania University is larger than than Stillman College based on total student enrollment (979 students vs. 744 students)
Stillman College vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 338.8% more expensive to attend than Stillman College for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 338.8% higher at Transylvania University than Stillman College ($41,900.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stillman College than Transylvania University ($15,574 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stillman College are 26.8% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($10,054 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Stillman College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 160.2% larger than aid received Stillman College ($31,355 vs. $12,049)
Stillman College vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman College or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Stillman College .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Stillman College (2.9)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Stillman College (64.5%)
Stillman College vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman 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 Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Stillman College (70% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $19,200 more per year than Stillman College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $29,500)
- Transylvania University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $34,000)
- Transylvania University graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($279 vs. $351)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/