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Overview |
Alabama State | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #83 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $50,874 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 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 | Jul 31, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $196 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Sewanee based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 1,704 students)
Alabama State vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 510.9% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.4% higher at Sewanee than Alabama State University ($50,874.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Sewanee ($13,176 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 141.5% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($6,050 vs. $14,608)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University as Sewanee The University of the South (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sewanee The University of the South students is 241.4% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($34,241 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Alabama State .
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Sewanee (52.3%)
Alabama State vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Alabama State University (86% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Sewanee The University of the South earn on average $20,300 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $29,500)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $13,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($19,000 vs. $32,091)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($196 vs. $331)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/