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Overview |
Transylvania University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1150/1310 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,370 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $43,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Saint Michael's College than Transylvania University ($47,640.00 vs. $43,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Saint Michael's College ($25,634 vs. $30,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 16.2% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($14,195 vs. $16,495)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 9.7% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($36,374 vs. $33,159)
Transylvania University vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Transylvania University (85%)
Transylvania University vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Saint Michael's 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 Michael's College and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Transylvania University (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $48,700)
- Transylvania University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Transylvania University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/