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Overview |
UNCSA | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #83 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $50,874 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 97% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 | Mar 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UNCSA | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 75% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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 UNCSA based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 683% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.4% higher at Sewanee than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($50,874.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Sewanee ($11,251 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 13.2% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($12,902 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sewanee The University of the South than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sewanee The University of the South students is 215.1% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($34,241 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or UNCSA .
- Sewanee has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (86% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Sewanee The University of the South earn on average $10,700 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $39,100)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/