- Both The University of the South (Sewanee) and Union University are private.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- Sewanee has more expensive tuition of $53,698 than Union University ($38,450).
- Sewanee has tighter acceptance rate of 46.73% than Union University (59.98%).
- Sewanee has higher SAT scores of 1,315 than Union University (1,230).
- Union University is larger with 2,731 students than Sewanee (1,704 students).
| The University of the South View More Rivals | Union University View More Rivals | |
| #122 in Liberal Arts Colleges #13 in Tennessee | Rankings | #242 in National Universities #17 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Sewanee, TN | Location | Jackson, TN |
Sewanee| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $53,698 | Undergraduate | $38,450 |
| $18,730 | Graduate | $11,953 |
| $32,824 | Financial Aid | $22,725 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $35 graduate | |
| 46.73% | Acceptance Rate | 59.98% |
| 22.73% | Yield | 21.77% |
| 1,315 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,704 | Total Students | 2,731 |
| 1,613 | Undergraduate | 1,900 |
| 91 | Graduate | 831 |
| Online Enrollment | 583 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | 11% |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 84% |
| $51,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,600 |
| 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: 1,288) $8,500 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 | 8 to 1 |
| 170 Full-time 31 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 223 Full-time 140 Part-time |
| 672 Full-time 121 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 455 Full-time 187 Part-time |
| $83,955 for Faculties $53,788 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,280 for Faculties $46,906 Part-time |