Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Centre College Kentucky Bowdoin College Bellarmine University Bowie State University Georgetown College Eastern Butler Michigan| Transylvania University | Washington Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Transylvania University | Washington Adventist University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Takoma Park, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 671 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | wau.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Transylvania University | Washington Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $23,400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $10,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $17,088 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $15,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Washington Adventist University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 1,223 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 51.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 9.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | |||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Washington Adventist University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Washington Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,039 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Washington Adventist University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 49% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Washington Adventist University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 79% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Washington Adventist 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
- Transylvania University is larger than than Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (979 students vs. 671 students)
Transylvania University vs. Washington Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Washington Adventist University?
- Transylvania University is 79.1% more expensive to attend than Washington Adventist University for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.1% higher at Transylvania University than Washington Adventist University ($41,900.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than Transylvania University ($17,088 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 22.1% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($10,440 vs. $12,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Washington Adventist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 101.8% larger than aid received Washington Adventist University ($31,355 vs. $15,534)
Transylvania University vs. Washington Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Washington Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington Adventist University or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Washington Adventist University (3.24)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Washington Adventist University (51.4%)
Transylvania University vs. Washington Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Washington Adventist 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 Washington Adventist University and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Washington Adventist University (70% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $800 more per year than Washington Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $47,900)
- Washington Adventist University students graduate with a $961 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($26,039 vs. $27,000)
- Washington Adventist University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/