College comparison

The University of the South vs Washington College

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	The University of the South Sewanee, TN	Washington College Chestertown, MD
Acceptance rateWashington College is more selective	57%	57%
SAT (25–75)	1260–1390	1140–1390
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,607	891
Avg net price	$27,872	$27,898
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Sewanee, TN	Chestertown, MD

Quick answers

Is The University of the South or Washington College harder to get into?

Washington College is more selective: The University of the South's acceptance rate is approximately 57% and Washington College's is approximately 57% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The University of the South vs Washington College?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1260–1390 at The University of the South and 1140–1390 at Washington College. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.