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Overview |
Lipscomb | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,704 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #279 | #83 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lipscomb.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lipscomb | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,304 | $50,874 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,304 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,036 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,937 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,404 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Lipscomb | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,705 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 2,635 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 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 |
Lipscomb | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lipscomb | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $196 |
Diversity |
Lipscomb | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lipscomb | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Lipscomb | 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
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Sewanee based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 1,704 students)
Lipscomb vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lipscomb or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 48.3% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at Sewanee than Lipscomb University ($50,874.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Sewanee ($27,937 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 4.1% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($14,036 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb 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 40.3% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($34,241 vs. $24,404)
Lipscomb vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lipscomb or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Lipscomb .
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Sewanee (52.3%)
Lipscomb vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Lipscomb University (86% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Sewanee The University of the South earn on average $2,900 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $46,900)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lipscomb graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,500)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Lipscomb graduates. ($196 vs. $211)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/