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Overview |
Transylvania University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 800/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $331 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Transylvania University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or JCSU?
- Transylvania University is 139.8% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.8% higher at Transylvania University than Johnson C Smith University ($41,900.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Transylvania University ($20,045 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 79.6% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($7,100 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 142.9% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($31,355 vs. $12,911)
Transylvania University vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 1.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Transylvania University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (70% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $18,400 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $30,300)
- Transylvania University students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- Transylvania University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/