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Overview |
Transylvania University | Miami | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 19,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $14,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $35,371 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $15,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $23,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $14,752 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 30,367 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 26,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $255 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Miami | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (19,107 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Miami?
- Transylvania University is 192.1% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $14,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at Transylvania University than Miami University ($41,900.00 vs. $35,371.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University than Transylvania University ($23,031 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 24.1% lower than costs at Miami University ($12,750 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Miami University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 112.5% larger than aid received Miami University ($31,355 vs. $14,752)
Transylvania University vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Miami (87.9%)
Transylvania University vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Miami? 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 Miami and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Transylvania University (81% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $48,700)
- Miami University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Miami graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/