Transylvania University vs Georgetown College

Transylvania University and Georgetown College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Transylvania, nestled in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky, boasts a rich history dating back to 1780, while Georgetown, located in the charming town of Georgetown, Kentucky, was founded in 1829. With acceptance rates of 68% and 73% respectively, both universities welcome a diverse student body. While Transylvania's student population is predominantly female, Georgetown's is evenly balanced between genders. Explore the comparison table to delve into further details, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision in choosing the ideal academic environment for your educational journey.

	Georgetown College	Transylvania University
Overview
Location	Georgetown, Kentucky	Lexington, Kentucky
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	72.0%	84.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Baptist	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	74.5%	92.0%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	1050 - 1330
ACT range	N/A	23 - 30
Students submitting SAT score		18.0%
Students submitting ACT score		73.0%
Total number of applicants	2,764	1,631
Total number of admissions given out	2,060	1,500
Admitted students who chose to enroll	481	289
Yield rate	23.3%	19.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$54,602	$58,070
Average net price	$15,028	$26,271
Tuition	$40,210	$40,800
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,300 Meal plan: $5,690	Room/dormitory: $6,400 Meal plan: $4,850
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $41,333	100.0% Average amount $30,467
Students receiving federal student loan	56.0% Average amount $4,937	55.0% Average amount $5,299
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $11,308	9.0% Average amount $17,474

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,259 Men 45.5% Women 54.5%	970 Men 41.3% Women 58.7%
Graduate students	366 Men 26.0% Women 74.0%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	2.2%	N/A
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,555	667
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Health Professions Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Biological and Biomedical Sciences Social Sciences Foreign Languages and Literatures History Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	56.4%	73.4%
Dropout rate	43.3%	26.6%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,729 Year 3: $44,581 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,930 Year 2: $40,621 Year 3: $41,425 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $27,048 Year 3: $38,677 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,800 Year 2: $27,584 Year 3: $38,404 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $32,697 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,606 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $22,578 Year 3: N/A Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $30,771 Year 3: N/A	Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,805 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $56,316 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,754 Year 2: $48,667 Year 3: $53,448 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: N/A English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $18,771 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,960 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $27,439 Year 3: N/A

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