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Overview |
Sewanee | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Location | Sewanee, TN | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,704 | 2,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #83 | #182 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Protestant Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sewanee.edu | pugetsound.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sewanee | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,874 | $57,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,874 | $57,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,608 | $14,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,061 | $41,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,241 | $32,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Sewanee | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,578 | 5,345 | ||
| Admitted | 2,395 | 4,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1233/1380 | 1170/1390 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Sewanee | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sewanee | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
Sewanee | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Sewanee | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Sewanee | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Puget Sound is larger than than Sewanee based on total student enrollment (2,023 students vs. 1,704 students)
Sewanee vs. University of Puget Sound Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sewanee or University of Puget Sound?
- University of Puget Sound is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Sewanee for in-state tuition ($57,330.00 vs. $50,874.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at University of Puget Sound than Sewanee The University of the South ($57,330.00 vs. $50,874.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sewanee The University of the South than University of Puget Sound ($33,061 vs. $41,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Puget Sound are 1.2% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($14,430 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Puget Sound 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 5.4% larger than aid received University of Puget Sound ($34,241 vs. $32,482)
Sewanee vs. University of Puget Sound Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sewanee or University of Puget Sound? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Puget Sound or Sewanee .
- University of Puget Sound has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Sewanee (52.3%)
Sewanee vs. University of Puget Sound Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sewanee or University of Puget Sound? 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 University of Puget Sound and Sewanee.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than University of Puget Sound (86% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from University of Puget Sound earn on average $7,800 more per year than Sewanee graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $49,800)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Puget Sound graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than University of Puget Sound graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More University of Puget Sound graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sewanee students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/