- Both The University of the South (Sewanee) and Lipscomb University are private.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- Sewanee has more expensive tuition of $53,698 than Lipscomb University ($38,824).
- Sewanee has tighter acceptance rate of 46.73% than Lipscomb University (60.43%).
- Sewanee has higher SAT scores of 1,315 than Lipscomb University (1,230).
- Lipscomb University is larger with 4,704 students than Sewanee (1,704 students).
| The University of the South View More Rivals | Lipscomb University View More Rivals | |
| #122 in Liberal Arts Colleges #13 in Tennessee | Rankings | #120 in National Universities #2 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Sewanee, TN | Location | Nashville, TN |
Sewanee| Known as | David Lipscomb University | David Lipscomb Lipscomb |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $53,698 | Undergraduate | $38,824 |
| $18,730 | Graduate | $17,100 |
| $32,824 | Financial Aid | $22,046 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 46.73% | Acceptance Rate | 60.43% |
| 22.73% | Yield | 29.62% |
| 1,315 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,704 | Total Students | 4,704 |
| 1,613 | Undergraduate | 2,955 |
| 91 | Graduate | 1,749 |
| Online Enrollment | 459 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 84% |
| $51,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,500 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,800) $7,570 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,600) $8,040 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $7,038 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 170 Full-time 31 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 232 Full-time 262 Part-time |
| 672 Full-time 121 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 826 Full-time 297 Part-time |
| $83,955 for Faculties $53,788 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,202 for Faculties $58,604 Part-time |