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Overview |
Sewanee | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Sewanee, TN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,704 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #83 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Protestant Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sewanee.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sewanee | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,874 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,874 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,608 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,061 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,241 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Sewanee | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,578 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 2,395 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1233/1380 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Sewanee | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sewanee | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $165 |
Diversity |
Sewanee | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Sewanee | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Sewanee | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Sewanee based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 1,704 students)
Sewanee vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sewanee or Tennessee Tech?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 497.1% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.2% higher at Sewanee than Tennessee Technological University ($50,874.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Sewanee ($15,188 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 39.1% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($10,502 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sewanee The University of the South than Tennessee Technological University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sewanee The University of the South students is 304.2% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($34,241 vs. $8,471)
Sewanee vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sewanee or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Sewanee .
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Sewanee (52.3%)
Sewanee vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sewanee or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and Sewanee.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Tennessee Technological University (86% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Sewanee The University of the South earn on average $6,400 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Sewanee graduates. ($16,000 vs. $19,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Sewanee graduates. ($165 vs. $196)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/