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Overview |
Sewanee | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Sewanee, TN | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,704 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #83 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Protestant Episcopal | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sewanee.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sewanee | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,874 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,874 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,608 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,061 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,241 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Sewanee | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,578 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 2,395 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1233/1380 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Sewanee | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sewanee | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $274 |
Diversity |
Sewanee | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Sewanee | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Sewanee | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than Sewanee based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 1,704 students)
Sewanee vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sewanee or Southern Adventist University?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 121.4% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.4% higher at Sewanee than Southern Adventist University ($50,874.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Sewanee ($24,332 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 75.4% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($8,330 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than Sewanee The University of the South (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sewanee The University of the South students is 144.6% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($34,241 vs. $14,000)
Sewanee vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sewanee or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Sewanee .
- Southern Adventist University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than Sewanee (52.3%)
Sewanee vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sewanee or Southern Adventist University? 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 Southern Adventist University and Sewanee.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Southern Adventist University (86% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Sewanee The University of the South earn on average $5,200 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $44,600)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,500)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($196 vs. $274)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University 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/