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Overview |
Cedarville University | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,374 | 1,693 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #331 | #82 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,878 | $53,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,878 | $53,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,094 | $15,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,047 | $33,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,938 | $35,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,382 | 5,018 | ||
| Admitted | 3,381 | 2,554 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 50.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 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 |
Cedarville University | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $196 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Sewanee based on total student enrollment (5,374 students vs. 1,693 students)
Cedarville University vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 48.9% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($53,418.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at Sewanee than Cedarville University ($53,418.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Sewanee ($27,047 vs. $33,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 68.7% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($9,094 vs. $15,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University 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 76% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($35,088 vs. $19,938)
Cedarville University vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Cedarville University .
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Sewanee (50.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University 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 Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Cedarville University (86% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Sewanee The University of the South earn on average $3,900 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $45,900)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,500)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($196 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sewanee students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/