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Overview |
Paine College | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #83 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $50,874 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Paine College | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | 1233/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Paine College | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $196 |
Diversity |
Paine College | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Paine College | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Paine College | 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
- Sewanee The University of the South is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 300.4% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 300.4% higher at Sewanee than Paine College ($50,874.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than Sewanee ($15,877 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 94.5% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($7,512 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College 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 191.3% larger than aid received Paine College ($34,241 vs. $11,755)
Paine College vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Paine College .
- Sewanee has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Paine College (51.5%)
Paine College vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine College 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 Paine College.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Paine College (86% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Sewanee The University of the South earn on average $21,400 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $28,400)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $16,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $35,750)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $173 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($196 vs. $369)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/