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Overview |
Transylvania University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 813/990 | ||
| 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 | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $348 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Virginia Union University?
- Transylvania University is 297.9% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 297.9% higher at Transylvania University than Virginia Union University ($41,900.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Transylvania University ($21,057 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 37.3% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($9,286 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 264.7% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($31,355 vs. $8,597)
Transylvania University vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 1.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
Transylvania University vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Virginia Union University? 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 Union University and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Virginia Union University (70% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $33,300)
- Transylvania University students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,750)
- Transylvania University graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($279 vs. $348)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/