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Overview |
Transylvania University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #304 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $47,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $47,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $17,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $37,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $29,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 5,697 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 3,983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1160/1295 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (2,836 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($47,180.00 vs. $43,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Salve Regina University than Transylvania University ($47,180.00 vs. $43,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Salve Regina University ($25,634 vs. $37,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 23.3% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($14,195 vs. $17,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Salve Regina University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 11.3% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($33,159 vs. $29,790)
Transylvania University vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Salve Regina University (69.9%)
Transylvania University vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Transylvania University (73% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $48,700)
- Salve Regina University and Transylvania University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salve Regina University and Transylvania University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/