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Vanderbilt WUSTL Tulane Duke Georgetown Rice Tufts Carnegie Mellon USC Case Western Notre Dame Washington and Lee| Emory University | Sewanee The University of the South | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emory | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 15,046 | 1,693 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #82 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,920 | $53,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,920 | $53,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,972 | $15,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,986 | $33,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,828 | $35,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 97% |
Admission |
Emory | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,929 | 5,018 | ||
| Admitted | 3,543 | 2,554 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 50.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.2% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 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 | Jan 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Emory | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $196 |
Diversity |
Emory | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Emory | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Sewanee based on total student enrollment (15,046 students vs. 1,693 students)
Emory vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Sewanee?
- Emory University is 12.2% more expensive to attend than Sewanee for in-state tuition ($59,920.00 vs. $53,418.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Emory than Sewanee The University of the South ($59,920.00 vs. $53,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Sewanee ($27,986 vs. $33,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sewanee The University of the South are 23.7% lower than costs at Emory University ($15,338 vs. $18,972)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sewanee The University of the South than Emory University (97% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 44.9% larger than aid received Sewanee The University of the South ($50,828 vs. $35,088)
Emory vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Emory .
- Sewanee has a higher acceptance rate (50.9%) than Emory (11.1%)
Emory vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory 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 Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Sewanee The University of the South (90% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $31,700 more per year than Sewanee graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $49,800)
- Emory University students graduate with a $1,767 lower median federal student loan debt than Sewanee graduates. ($17,233 vs. $19,000)
- Emory graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Sewanee graduates. ($178 vs. $196)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/