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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 979 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 1120/1360 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (9,237 students vs. 979 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 314% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.1% higher at Transylvania University than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($41,900.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than Transylvania University ($18,588 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 14.6% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($11,122 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than University of Alabama at Huntsville (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 249% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($31,355 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or UA Huntsville .
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than UA Huntsville (78.1%)
UA Huntsville vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville or Transylvania 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 Transylvania University and UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Huntsville earn on average $1,800 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $48,700)
- University of Alabama at Huntsville students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- UA Huntsville graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/