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Overview |
Transylvania University | MLC | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | New Ulm, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | mlc-wels.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | MLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $17,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $17,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $6,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $22,293 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $6,301 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | MLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 215 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 78.9% | ||
| 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 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1051/1316 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | MLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | MLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | MLC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Transylvania University | MLC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | MLC | ||
| 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
- Transylvania University is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (979 students vs. 880 students)
Transylvania University vs. MLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or MLC?
- Transylvania University is 140.5% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.5% higher at Transylvania University than Martin Luther College ($41,900.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Transylvania University ($22,293 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 85.3% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($6,880 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 397.6% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($31,355 vs. $6,301)
Transylvania University vs. MLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or MLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MLC or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at MLC (3.56)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than MLC (83.7%)
Transylvania University vs. MLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or MLC? 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 MLC and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Transylvania University (73% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $10,700 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/