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Overview |
Transylvania University | Salem College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $31,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $31,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $19,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $28,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 1,951 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 1,698 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1078/1315 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Salem College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Transylvania University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,022 students vs. 519 students)
Transylvania University vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Salem College?
- Transylvania University is 36.1% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at Transylvania University than Salem College ($43,160.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Transylvania University ($19,000 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 8.7% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($13,056 vs. $14,195)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 14.9% larger than aid received Salem College ($33,159 vs. $28,860)
Transylvania University vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Transylvania University (85%)
Transylvania University vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Salem 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 Salem College and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Salem College (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $35,000)
- Salem College and Transylvania University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem College 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 Salem College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/