Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Rhodes College Berry College Furman Wofford College Reinhardt University Belmont Samford University Vanderbilt Davidson Tennessee Centre College Truett-McConnell College| Shorter University | Sewanee The University of the South | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Shorter | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #83 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Shorter | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $50,874 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Shorter | Sewanee | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 1233/1380 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Shorter | Sewanee | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Shorter | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $196 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Sewanee | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Shorter | Sewanee | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 84% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sewanee The University of the South is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 127.3% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.3% higher at Sewanee than Shorter University ($50,874.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Sewanee ($13,490 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 55.4% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($9,400 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University 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 70.7% larger than aid received Shorter University ($34,241 vs. $20,057)
Shorter vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Shorter .
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Sewanee (52.3%)
Shorter vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Sewanee? 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 Sewanee and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Shorter University (86% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Sewanee The University of the South earn on average $500 more per year than Shorter graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $49,300)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $9,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($19,000 vs. $28,418)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($196 vs. $293)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/