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Overview |
Transylvania University | GVSU | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Transylvania University | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or GVSU?
- Transylvania University is 200.3% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111% higher at Transylvania University than Grand Valley State University ($41,900.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Transylvania University ($17,105 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 25.7% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($10,140 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 255.9% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($31,355 vs. $8,811)
Transylvania University vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at GVSU (3.65)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than GVSU (90.4%)
Transylvania University vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or GVSU? 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 GVSU and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Grand Valley State University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $4,100 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $44,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/