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Overview |
Benedictine College | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Atchison, KS | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,362 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #662 | #83 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedictine.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine College | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,920 | $50,874 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,920 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,580 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,067 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,907 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Benedictine College | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,895 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 1233/1380 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Benedictine College | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine College | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Benedictine College | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Benedictine College | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine College | 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
- Benedictine College is larger than than Sewanee based on total student enrollment (2,362 students vs. 1,704 students)
Benedictine College vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine College or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 54.5% more expensive to attend than Benedictine College for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at Sewanee than Benedictine College ($50,874.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine College than Sewanee ($30,067 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine College are 26.1% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($11,580 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine 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 63.8% larger than aid received Benedictine College ($34,241 vs. $20,907)
Benedictine College vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine College or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Benedictine College .
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Sewanee (52.3%)
Benedictine College vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine 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 Benedictine College.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Benedictine College (86% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Sewanee The University of the South earn on average $7,200 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $42,600)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine College graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/