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Overview |
Transylvania University | Denison | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Denison | ||
| 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
- Denison University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Denison?
- Denison University is 43.2% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Denison than Transylvania University ($60,000.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Denison ($25,767 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 12.9% lower than costs at Denison University ($12,750 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 16.4% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($36,497 vs. $31,355)
Transylvania University vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Denison (22%)
Transylvania University vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Denison? 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 Denison and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Transylvania University (79% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $48,700)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/