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Overview |
Transylvania University | Xavier | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Xavier | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Xavier than Transylvania University ($44,770.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Xavier ($25,767 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 8.4% lower than costs at Xavier University ($12,750 vs. $13,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Xavier University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 12.4% larger than aid received Xavier University ($31,355 vs. $27,897)
Transylvania University vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Xavier (84.5%)
Transylvania University vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Transylvania University (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $48,700)
- Xavier University and Transylvania University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Xavier University and Transylvania University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/