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Rhodes College Berry College Furman Wofford College Belmont Samford University Vanderbilt Davidson Tennessee MCA Centre College Emory| Christian Brothers University | Sewanee The University of the South | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CBU | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #83 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbu.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBU | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,520 | $50,874 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,520 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,612 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,964 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
CBU | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 877 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 767 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 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 |
CBU | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBU | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
CBU | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
CBU | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 75% | ||
Campus |
CBU | 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
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Sewanee based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 1,704 students)
CBU vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBU or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 43.2% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Sewanee than Christian Brothers University ($50,874.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Sewanee ($18,612 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 42.9% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($10,220 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers 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 27% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($34,241 vs. $26,964)
CBU vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBU or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or CBU .
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Sewanee (52.3%)
CBU vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBU 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 CBU.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Christian Brothers University (86% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $800 more per year than Sewanee graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $49,800)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/