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Denison Rhodes College Oberlin Kalamazoo College Berry College Allegheny College St Olaf Furman Beloit College Earlham Kenyon Wofford College| The College of Wooster | Sewanee The University of the South | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wooster | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Wooster, OH | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,876 | 1,693 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #181 | #82 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wooster.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wooster | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,050 | $53,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,050 | $53,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $15,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,529 | $33,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,534 | $35,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Wooster | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,031 | 5,018 | ||
| Admitted | 3,819 | 2,554 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.3% | 50.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 1236/1398 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wooster | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wooster | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $196 |
Diversity |
Wooster | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Wooster | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Wooster | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Wooster is larger than than Sewanee based on total student enrollment (1,876 students vs. 1,693 students)
Wooster vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wooster or Sewanee?
- The College of Wooster is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Sewanee for in-state tuition ($59,050.00 vs. $53,418.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Wooster than Sewanee The University of the South ($59,050.00 vs. $53,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Wooster than Sewanee ($29,529 vs. $33,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 9.6% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($14,000 vs. $15,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than Sewanee The University of the South (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 24.1% larger than aid received Sewanee The University of the South ($43,534 vs. $35,088)
Wooster vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wooster or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Wooster .
- Wooster has a higher acceptance rate (54.3%) than Sewanee (50.9%)
Wooster vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wooster 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 Wooster.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than The College of Wooster (86% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $1,400 more per year than Sewanee graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $49,800)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/