- The University of the South (Sewanee) is a private school while University of Memphis is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- Sewanee has more expensive tuition of $53,698 than University of Memphis ($14,784).
- Sewanee has tighter acceptance rate of 46.73% than University of Memphis (84.82%).
- Sewanee has higher SAT scores of 1,315 than University of Memphis (1,090).
- University of Memphis is larger with 21,917 students than Sewanee (1,704 students).
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| #122 in Liberal Arts Colleges #13 in Tennessee | Rankings | #281 in National Universities #22 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Sewanee, TN | Location | Memphis, TN |
Sewanee| Known as | | |
| 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) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $53,698 | Undergraduate | $10,344 Tennessee residents $14,784 out-of-state |
| $18,730 | Graduate | $11,214 Tennessee residents $15,228 out-of-state |
| $32,824 | Financial Aid | $8,469 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $35 graduate | |
| 46.73% | Acceptance Rate | 84.82% |
| 22.73% | Yield | 22.90% |
| 1,315 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,704 | Total Students | 21,917 |
| 1,613 | Undergraduate | 16,708 |
| 91 | Graduate | 5,209 |
| Online Enrollment | 5,312 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $51,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,200 |
| 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: 2,784) $6,050 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 | 17 to 1 |
| 170 Full-time 31 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 886 Full-time 461 Part-time |
| 672 Full-time 121 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,542 Full-time 720 Part-time |
| $83,955 for Faculties $53,788 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,811 for Faculties $61,794 Part-time |