Sewanee, TN · Greeneville, TN · Source: IPEDS federal database
| The University of the South | Tusculum University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 50.9% | 60.4% |
| In-State Tuition | $53,698 | $28,500 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $53,698 | $28,500 |
| Average Net Price | $19,635 | $11,199 |
| Graduation Rate | 82.0% | 31.0% |
GradFax Analysis
The University of the South accepts 50.9% of applicants. Tusculum University accepts 60.4%. The University of the South's tuition is $53,698. Tusculum University's is $28,500. That's a $25,198 difference per year. The University of the South graduates 82% of students in 6 years. Tusculum University graduates 31%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
The University of the South. It accepts 50.9% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Tusculum University has lower published tuition: $28,500 versus $53,698. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
The University of the South: 82% of students finish in 6 years. Tusculum University is at 31%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.