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Overview |
Transylvania University | Saint John's | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Collegeville, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 1,645 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Saint John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $11,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $27,982 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $37,533 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Saint John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 1,592 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 1,373 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 915/1185 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Saint John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Saint John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $64,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Saint John's | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 97% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Saint John's | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Saint John's | ||
| 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
- Saint Johns University is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,645 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Saint John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Saint John's?
- Saint Johns University is 21.6% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at Saint John's than Transylvania University ($50,950.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Saint John's ($25,767 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Johns University are 7.2% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($11,890 vs. $12,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Saint Johns University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 19.7% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($37,533 vs. $31,355)
Transylvania University vs. Saint John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Saint John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint John's or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Saint John's (86.2%)
Transylvania University vs. Saint John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Saint John's? 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 Saint John's and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Transylvania University (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $15,700 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $48,700)
- Saint Johns University and Transylvania University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Johns University and Transylvania University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/