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Overview |
Aquinas College | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 342 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #83 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinascollege.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aquinas College | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,350 | $50,874 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,350 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,892 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,820 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Aquinas College | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 245 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 99 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1370 | 1233/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Aquinas College | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aquinas College | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $196 |
Diversity |
Aquinas College | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Aquinas College | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | - | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 75% | ||
Campus |
Aquinas College | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sewanee The University of the South is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 342 students)
Aquinas College vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aquinas College or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 138.3% more expensive to attend than Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.3% higher at Sewanee than Aquinas College ($50,874.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Sewanee ($20,892 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 65.1% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($8,850 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Sewanee The University of the South (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sewanee The University of the South students is 167.1% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($34,241 vs. $12,820)
Aquinas College vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aquinas College or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Aquinas College .
- Sewanee has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Aquinas College vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aquinas College 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 Aquinas College.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Aquinas College (86% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Sewanee The University of the South earn on average $1,200 more per year than Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $48,600)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Aquinas College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,500)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Aquinas College graduates. ($196 vs. $211)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/