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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Transylvania University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Transylvania University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Virginia Tech?
- Transylvania University is 246.2% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at Transylvania University than Virginia Tech ($41,900.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Transylvania University ($19,301 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 0.6% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($12,680 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Virginia Tech (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 309.9% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($31,355 vs. $7,649)
Transylvania University vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Transylvania University vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Transylvania University (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $16,300 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $48,700)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $3,034 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($23,966 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/