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Overview |
Xavier | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #83 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $50,874 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Xavier | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Xavier | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Xavier | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Xavier | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Xavier University is larger than than Sewanee based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 1,704 students)
Xavier vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 13.6% more expensive to attend than Xavier for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Sewanee than Xavier University ($50,874.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Xavier University than Sewanee ($31,619 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 5.7% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($13,820 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier 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 22.7% larger than aid received Xavier University ($34,241 vs. $27,897)
Xavier vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Xavier .
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Sewanee (52.3%)
Xavier vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier 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 Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Xavier University (86% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Sewanee graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $49,800)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/