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Overview |
Transylvania University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 1,573 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $34,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $34,788 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $11,792 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $23,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $24,493 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 1,006 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 1,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| 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
- Roberts Wesleyan College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,573 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Transylvania University is 20.4% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at Transylvania University than Roberts Wesleyan College ($41,900.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Transylvania University ($23,341 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 8.1% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($11,792 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Roberts Wesleyan College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 28% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($31,355 vs. $24,493)
Transylvania University vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Roberts Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roberts Wesleyan College or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Transylvania University (90.8%)
Transylvania University vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Roberts Wesleyan College? 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 Roberts Wesleyan College and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($22,225 vs. $27,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College 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/