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Overview |
Sewanee | BC | ||
| Location | Sewanee, TN | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,693 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #82 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Protestant Episcopal | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sewanee.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sewanee | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,418 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,418 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,338 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,616 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,088 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Sewanee | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,018 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 2,554 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.9% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1236/1398 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Sewanee | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sewanee | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
Sewanee | BC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Sewanee | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Sewanee | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sewanee The University of the South is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (1,693 students vs. 1,436 students)
Sewanee vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sewanee or BC?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 32.6% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($53,418.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at Sewanee than Bridgewater College ($53,418.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Sewanee ($19,660 vs. $33,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 6.7% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($14,370 vs. $15,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Sewanee The University of the South (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 3.6% larger than aid received Sewanee The University of the South ($36,350 vs. $35,088)
Sewanee vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sewanee or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Sewanee .
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Sewanee (50.9%)
Sewanee vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sewanee or BC? 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 BC and Sewanee.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Bridgewater College (86% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Sewanee The University of the South earn on average $6,700 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $43,100)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/