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Overview |
Sewanee | Austin College | ||
| Location | Sewanee, TN | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,704 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #83 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Protestant Episcopal | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sewanee.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sewanee | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,874 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,874 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,608 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,061 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,241 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Sewanee | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,578 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 2,395 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1233/1380 | 1160/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Sewanee | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sewanee | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $268 |
Diversity |
Sewanee | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Sewanee | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Sewanee | Austin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Sewanee The University of the South is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 1,182 students)
Sewanee vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sewanee or Austin College?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 13.7% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Sewanee than Austin College ($50,874.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Sewanee ($24,739 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 12.7% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($12,958 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College 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 3.7% larger than aid received Austin College ($34,241 vs. $33,033)
Sewanee vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sewanee or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Sewanee .
- Austin College has a higher acceptance rate (54.4%) than Sewanee (52.3%)
Sewanee vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sewanee or Austin College? 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 Austin College and Sewanee.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Austin College (86% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Sewanee graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $49,800)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College 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/