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Rhodes College Kentucky University of Toledo Berry College Eastern Furman Wofford College Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University| Northern Kentucky University | Sewanee The University of the South | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #83 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $50,874 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
NKU | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $196 |
Diversity |
NKU | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NKU | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 75% | ||
Campus |
NKU | 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
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Sewanee based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 1,704 students)
NKU vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 398.4% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.6% higher at Sewanee than Northern Kentucky University ($50,874.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Sewanee ($7,259 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 29.9% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($11,248 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky 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 203.7% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($34,241 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or NKU .
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Sewanee (52.3%)
NKU vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU 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 NKU.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Northern Kentucky University (86% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Sewanee The University of the South earn on average $10,100 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $39,700)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $5,950 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,950)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($196 vs. $257)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU 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/