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Overview |
Transylvania University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 14,800 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #441 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $13,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $33,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,195 | $13,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,634 | $11,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,159 | $15,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 4,627 | ||
| Admitted | 1,688 | 2,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Transylvania University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (14,800 students vs. 1,022 students)
Transylvania University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- Transylvania University is 221.1% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Transylvania University than University of Missouri St Louis ($43,160.00 vs. $33,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Transylvania University ($11,577 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 8.3% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($13,104 vs. $14,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than University of Missouri St Louis (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 116.5% larger than aid received University of Missouri St Louis ($33,159 vs. $15,314)
Transylvania University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (57.2%)
Transylvania University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or University of Missouri-St Louis? 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 University of Missouri-St Louis and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $2,400 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $6,013 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($20,987 vs. $27,000)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/