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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Sewanee Florida Mississippi State LSU| Auburn University | Rhodes College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 2,008 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $30,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $35,712 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 97% |
Admission |
Auburn | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 5,253 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 2,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1310/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $271 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Auburn | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Rhodes College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 2,008 students)
Auburn vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Rhodes College?
- Rhodes College is 400.4% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.8% higher at Rhodes College than Auburn University ($52,000.00 vs. $31,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University than Rhodes College ($25,271 vs. $30,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 22% lower than costs at Auburn University ($12,296 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than Auburn University (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 264.7% larger than aid received Auburn University ($35,712 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Rhodes College (1306) is 88 points higher than at Auburn (1218)
- Incoming Rhodes College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Auburn (27)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Auburn (3.97)
- Rhodes College has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Rhodes College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Rhodes College and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Rhodes College is higher than Auburn University (75% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $54,100)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $4,717 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,217)
- Auburn graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($222 vs. $271)
- More Rhodes College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Auburn students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/