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Overview |
IU | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #83 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $50,874 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 97% |
Admission |
IU | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 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 |
IU | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $196 |
Diversity |
IU | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
IU | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 75% | ||
Campus |
IU | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Sewanee based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 1,704 students)
IU vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 408.1% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at Sewanee than Indiana University Bloomington ($50,874.00 vs. $37,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Sewanee ($16,234 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Bloomington are 19.5% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($12,228 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sewanee The University of the South than Indiana University Bloomington (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sewanee The University of the South students is 231.3% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($34,241 vs. $10,336)
IU vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or IU .
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Sewanee (52.3%)
IU vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Indiana University Bloomington (86% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $6,400 more per year than Sewanee graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $49,800)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,500)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than IU graduates. ($196 vs. $232)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/