- Both The University of the South (Sewanee) and Cumberland University (CU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- Sewanee has more expensive tuition of $53,698 than CU ($27,840).
- Sewanee has tighter acceptance rate of 46.73% than CU (54.08%).
- CU is larger with 2,588 students than Sewanee (1,704 students).
| The University of the South View More Rivals | Cumberland University View More Rivals | |
| #122 in Liberal Arts Colleges #13 in Tennessee | Rankings | #29 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Sewanee, TN | Location | Lebanon, TN |
Sewanee| Known as | CU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $53,698 | Undergraduate | $27,840 |
| $18,730 | Graduate | $8,280 |
| $32,824 | Financial Aid | $17,310 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 46.73% | Acceptance Rate | 54.08% |
| 22.73% | Yield | 48.49% |
| 1,315 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,704 | Total Students | 2,588 |
| 1,613 | Undergraduate | 2,311 |
| 91 | Graduate | 277 |
| Online Enrollment | 73 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 59% |
| $51,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Not Offered | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,800) $7,570 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 570) $4,000 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $7,038 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,400 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 170 Full-time 31 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 79 Full-time 111 Part-time |
| 672 Full-time 121 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 190 Full-time 201 Part-time |
| $83,955 for Faculties $53,788 Part-time | Average Salary | $51,411 for Faculties $47,817 Part-time |