| Transylvania vs. Berea |
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|---|---|---|
#106 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #5 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #1 in Kentucky Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$46,870 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$51,658 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | - |
| Less$31,541 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$49,715 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,250 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,240 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier86.55% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter19.34% |
| Lower16.29% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable53.75% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,006 | Total Enrollment (All Undergraduate in both schools) | Larger1,527 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher71% | Graduate Rate | Lower58% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| Higher87% | Retention Rate | Lower79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 659) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,575) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,100) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,740) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 125 | Number of faculty | 177 |
| Higher$91,301 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$83,279 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.