Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Rhodes College Clemson Berry College Furman Wofford College North Greenville University Belmont Samford University Vanderbilt Lander University Davidson Winthrop University| Anderson University | Sewanee The University of the South | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
AU | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,325 | 1,693 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | #82 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
AU | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,710 | $53,418 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,710 | $53,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,290 | $15,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,222 | $33,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,586 | $35,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
AU | Sewanee | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,732 | 5,018 | ||
| Admitted | 2,499 | 2,554 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 50.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1236/1398 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
AU | Sewanee | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
AU | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $196 |
Diversity |
AU | Sewanee | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
AU | Sewanee | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 68% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 72% | ||
Campus |
AU | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Sewanee based on total student enrollment (4,325 students vs. 1,693 students)
AU vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 63.3% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($53,418.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.3% higher at Sewanee than Anderson University ($53,418.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Sewanee ($22,222 vs. $33,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 24.8% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($12,290 vs. $15,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Sewanee The University of the South (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sewanee The University of the South students is 37.1% larger than aid received Anderson University ($35,088 vs. $25,586)
AU vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or AU .
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Sewanee (50.9%)
AU vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Sewanee? 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 Sewanee and AU.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Anderson University (86% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Sewanee The University of the South earn on average $12,300 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $37,500)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $7,862 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,862)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($196 vs. $277)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/