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Overview |
Transylvania University | Carroll College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Helena, MT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 1,168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | carroll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Carroll College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $37,828 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $37,828 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $11,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $23,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $28,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Carroll College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 1,519 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 1,186 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 13/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1080/1200 | ||
| 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 | Feb 28, 2024 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Carroll College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Carroll College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Carroll College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Carroll College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Carroll College | ||
| 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
- Carroll College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,168 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Carroll College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Carroll College?
- Transylvania University is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Carroll College for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $37,828.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Transylvania University than Carroll College ($41,900.00 vs. $37,828.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll College than Transylvania University ($23,916 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll College are 14% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($11,182 vs. $12,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Carroll College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 10.9% larger than aid received Carroll College ($31,355 vs. $28,266)
Transylvania University vs. Carroll College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Carroll College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll College or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Carroll College (3.64)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Carroll College (78.1%)
Transylvania University vs. Carroll College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Carroll 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 Carroll College and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Carroll College (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Carroll College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $47,500)
- Carroll College and Transylvania University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carroll College and Transylvania University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Carroll College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/