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Overview |
Transylvania University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #563 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Southern Adventist 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
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Southern Adventist University?
- Transylvania University is 82.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.3% higher at Transylvania University than Southern Adventist University ($41,900.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Transylvania University ($24,332 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 53.1% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($8,330 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 124% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($31,355 vs. $14,000)
Transylvania University vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Transylvania University vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Southern Adventist University (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $44,600)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/