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Overview |
Sewanee | Westminster | ||
| Location | Sewanee, TN | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,704 | 1,280 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #83 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Protestant Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sewanee.edu | westminstercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sewanee | Westminster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,874 | $39,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,874 | $39,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,608 | $11,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,061 | $27,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,241 | $27,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Sewanee | Westminster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,578 | 2,205 | ||
| Admitted | 2,395 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1233/1380 | 1166/1373 | ||
| 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 | Westminster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sewanee | Westminster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $258 |
Diversity |
Sewanee | Westminster | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Sewanee | Westminster | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Sewanee | Westminster | ||
| 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
- Sewanee The University of the South is larger than than Westminster based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 1,280 students)
Sewanee vs. Westminster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sewanee or Westminster?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Westminster for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Sewanee than Westminster College ($50,874.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than Sewanee ($27,068 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 32.5% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($11,024 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster 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 23.2% larger than aid received Westminster College ($34,241 vs. $27,787)
Sewanee vs. Westminster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sewanee or Westminster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster or Sewanee .
- Westminster has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Sewanee (52.3%)
Sewanee vs. Westminster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sewanee or Westminster? 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 Westminster and Sewanee.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Westminster College (86% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Sewanee graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $49,800)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,000)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westminster students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/