- The University of the South (Sewanee) is a private school while Middle Tennessee State University (Middle Tennessee State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- Sewanee has more expensive tuition of $53,698 than Middle Tennessee State ($29,042).
- Sewanee has tighter acceptance rate of 46.73% than Middle Tennessee State (59.35%).
- Sewanee has higher SAT scores of 1,315 than Middle Tennessee State (1,120).
- Middle Tennessee State is larger with 20,086 students than Sewanee (1,704 students).
| The University of the South View More Rivals | Middle Tennessee State University View More Rivals | |
| #122 in Liberal Arts Colleges #13 in Tennessee | Rankings | #241 in National Universities #19 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Sewanee, TN | Location | Murfreesboro, TN |
Sewanee| Known as | Middle Tennessee State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $53,698 | Undergraduate | $9,506 Tennessee residents $29,042 out-of-state |
| $18,730 | Graduate | $11,124 Tennessee residents $28,170 out-of-state |
| $32,824 | Financial Aid | $7,941 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $35 graduate | |
| 46.73% | Acceptance Rate | 59.35% |
| 22.73% | Yield | 51.14% |
| 1,315 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,120 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,704 | Total Students | 20,086 |
| 1,613 | Undergraduate | 17,438 |
| 91 | Graduate | 2,648 |
| Online Enrollment | 3,020 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | 8% |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $51,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,400 |
| 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: 2,518) |
| ✔ (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 | 16 to 1 |
| 170 Full-time 31 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 946 Full-time 320 Part-time |
| 672 Full-time 121 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,214 Full-time 358 Part-time |
| $83,955 for Faculties $53,788 Part-time | Average Salary | $79,506 for Faculties $57,135 Part-time |