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Overview |
Georgia | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #83 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $50,874 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
Georgia | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1233/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $196 |
Diversity |
Georgia | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Georgia is larger than than Sewanee based on total student enrollment (40,607 students vs. 1,704 students)
Georgia vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 419.7% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.5% higher at Sewanee than University of Georgia ($50,874.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than Sewanee ($17,180 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 34% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($10,904 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sewanee The University of the South than University of Georgia (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sewanee The University of the South students is 196.2% larger than aid received University of Georgia ($34,241 vs. $11,559)
Georgia vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Georgia .
- Sewanee has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than University of Georgia (86% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $6,600 more per year than Sewanee graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $49,800)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $146 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,146)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia graduates. ($196 vs. $197)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/