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Overview |
Transylvania University | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 2,078 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #272 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | anselm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $45,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $45,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $16,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $35,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $30,009 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 4,165 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 3,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $60,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saint Anselm College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (2,078 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. Saint Anselm College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Saint Anselm College?
- Saint Anselm College is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($45,360.00 vs. $43,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Saint Anselm College than Transylvania University ($45,360.00 vs. $43,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Saint Anselm College ($25,634 vs. $35,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 16.4% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($14,195 vs. $16,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Saint Anselm College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 10.5% larger than aid received Saint Anselm College ($33,159 vs. $30,009)
Transylvania University vs. Saint Anselm College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Saint Anselm College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Anselm College or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Saint Anselm College (78.3%)
Transylvania University vs. Saint Anselm College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Saint Anselm College? 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 Saint Anselm College and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than Transylvania University (73% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $48,700)
- Saint Anselm College and Transylvania University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Anselm College and Transylvania University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/