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Overview |
Sewanee | PLU | ||
| Location | Sewanee, TN | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,704 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #83 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Protestant Episcopal | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sewanee.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sewanee | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,874 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,874 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,608 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,061 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,241 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Sewanee | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,578 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 2,395 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1233/1380 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Sewanee | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sewanee | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $266 |
Diversity |
Sewanee | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Sewanee | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Sewanee | PLU | ||
| 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
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than Sewanee based on total student enrollment (2,633 students vs. 1,704 students)
Sewanee vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sewanee or PLU?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 2.8% more expensive to attend than PLU for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Sewanee than Pacific Lutheran University ($50,874.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Sewanee ($24,825 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 23.5% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($11,826 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than Sewanee The University of the South (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 6.4% larger than aid received Sewanee The University of the South ($36,435 vs. $34,241)
Sewanee vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sewanee or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Sewanee .
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Sewanee (52.3%)
Sewanee vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sewanee or PLU? 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 PLU and Sewanee.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (86% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Sewanee graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $49,800)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $6,800 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,800)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($196 vs. $266)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/