Transylvania University vs Salem College

Transylvania University and Salem College, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Transylvania, nestled in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky, boasts a rich history dating back to 1780, while Salem College, located in the charming town of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been nurturing minds since 1772. With acceptance rates of 68% and 74%, respectively, both universities welcome a diverse student body, creating vibrant and inclusive campus communities. While Transylvania's student population is predominantly undergraduate, Salem College offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. Explore the comparison table to delve into further details about these institutions, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your academic journey.

	Salem College	Transylvania University
Overview
Location	Winston-Salem, North Carolina	Lexington, Kentucky
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	62.0%	84.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Protestant	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	90.2%	92.0%
Application fees	$30
SAT range	1053 - 1200	1050 - 1330
ACT range	17 - 21	23 - 30
Students submitting SAT score	13.0%	18.0%
Students submitting ACT score	21.0%	73.0%
Total number of applicants	479	1,631
Total number of admissions given out	432	1,500
Admitted students who chose to enroll	48	289
Yield rate	11.1%	19.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$35,016	$58,070
Average net price	$11,408	$26,271
Tuition	$30,500	$40,800
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,150 Meal plan: $6,150	Room/dormitory: $6,400 Meal plan: $4,850
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $26,404	100.0% Average amount $30,467
Students receiving federal student loan	51.0% Average amount $4,282	55.0% Average amount $5,299
Students taking out private loans	3.0% Average amount $3,977	9.0% Average amount $17,474

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	364 Men 1.9% Women 98.1%	970 Men 41.3% Women 58.7%
Graduate students	132 Men 9.1% Women 90.9%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	15.6%	N/A
International students	N/A	N/A
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	386	667
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	North Carolina Virginia Connecticut Delaware Florida	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Visual & Performing Arts English Language and Literature Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Biological and Biomedical Sciences Social Sciences Foreign Languages and Literatures History Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	67.4%	73.4%
Dropout rate	9.8%	26.6%
Transferred out	22.8%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,373 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $41,915 Education, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,850 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,313 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,085 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,016 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,118 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,805 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $56,316 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,754 Year 2: $48,667 Year 3: $53,448 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: N/A English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $18,771 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,960 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $27,439 Year 3: N/A

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