College comparison

Morningside University vs Transylvania University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Morningside University Sioux City, IA	Transylvania University Lexington, KY
Acceptance rateMorningside University is more selective	71%	87%
SAT (25–75)	—	1120–1380
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,163	1,005
Avg net price	$31,320	$21,913
Median earnings (10 yr)Morningside University reports higher median earnings	$55,494	$54,705
Graduation rate	50%	71%
Median debt	$26,028	$27,000
Economic mobility	—	1.5%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Morningside University or Transylvania University harder to get into?

Morningside University is more selective: Morningside University's acceptance rate is approximately 71% and Transylvania University's is approximately 87% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Morningside University vs Transylvania University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Morningside University and 1120–1380 at Transylvania University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.