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Overview |
Mississippi State | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Mississippi State, MS | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 22,657 | 1,693 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #82 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msstate.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi State | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,665 | $53,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,430 | $53,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,293 | $15,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,480 | $33,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,532 | $35,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Mississippi State | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,877 | 5,018 | ||
| Admitted | 15,934 | 2,554 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 50.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1410 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Mississippi State | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi State | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $196 |
Diversity |
Mississippi State | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Mississippi State | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi State | 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
- Mississippi State University is larger than than Sewanee based on total student enrollment (22,657 students vs. 1,693 students)
Mississippi State vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi State or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 452.7% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($53,418.00 vs. $9,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.1% higher at Sewanee than Mississippi State University ($53,418.00 vs. $26,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Sewanee ($16,480 vs. $33,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 24.8% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($12,293 vs. $15,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sewanee The University of the South than Mississippi State University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sewanee The University of the South students is 159.3% larger than aid received Mississippi State University ($35,088 vs. $13,532)
Mississippi State vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi State or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Mississippi State .
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Sewanee (50.9%)
Mississippi State vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi State 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 Mississippi State.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Mississippi State University (86% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Sewanee The University of the South earn on average $2,300 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $47,500)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,250)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($196 vs. $240)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/