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Regent University Lee University Cedarville University JMU Centre College Messiah College Columbia International University Mason Kentucky GCU William & Mary Tennessee| Transylvania University | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Transylvania University | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1040/1250 | ||
| 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 | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 31% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Liberty University?
- Transylvania University is 96% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96% higher at Transylvania University than Liberty University ($41,900.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Liberty University ($25,767 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 3.2% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($12,350 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 151.4% larger than aid received Liberty University ($31,355 vs. $12,471)
Transylvania University vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Transylvania University (90.8%)
Transylvania University vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Liberty 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 Liberty University and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Liberty University (70% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/