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Overview |
Transylvania University | Oakland | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1015/1245 | ||
| 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 | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Oakland | ||
| 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
- Oakland University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Oakland?
- Transylvania University is 189.4% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.6% higher at Transylvania University than Oakland University ($41,900.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Transylvania University ($15,161 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 13.9% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($11,192 vs. $12,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Oakland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 221.4% larger than aid received Oakland University ($31,355 vs. $9,755)
Transylvania University vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Oakland (90.1%)
Transylvania University vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Oakland University (70% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $46,700)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Oakland graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/