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Overview |
Transylvania University | Johnson University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 939 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Johnson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $17,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $17,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $8,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $21,012 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $9,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Johnson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 443 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 58.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1000/1175 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Johnson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Johnson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $31,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Johnson University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Johnson University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Johnson University | ||
| 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
- Transylvania University is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (979 students vs. 939 students)
Transylvania University vs. Johnson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Johnson University?
- Transylvania University is 141% more expensive to attend than Johnson University for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141% higher at Transylvania University than Johnson University ($41,900.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson University than Transylvania University ($21,012 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 47.2% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($8,664 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Johnson University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 232.7% larger than aid received Johnson University ($31,355 vs. $9,423)
Transylvania University vs. Johnson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Johnson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson University or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Johnson University (3.52)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Johnson University (63.2%)
Transylvania University vs. Johnson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Johnson 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 Johnson University and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Johnson University (70% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $5,620 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($21,380 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/