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Lipscomb Samford University Sewanee Middle Tennessee State University Vanderbilt Trinity Centre College Furman Hendrix College Denison Elon Tulane| Belmont University | Rhodes College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Belmont | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,862 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmont.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belmont | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,400 | $54,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,400 | $54,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,290 | $12,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,558 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,922 | $37,543 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Belmont | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,950 | 6,025 | ||
| Admitted | 8,624 | 2,993 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1350 | 1290/1490 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Belmont | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belmont | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,780 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $271 |
Diversity |
Belmont | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Belmont | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Belmont | 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
- Belmont University is larger than than Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (8,862 students vs. 1,952 students)
Belmont vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belmont or Rhodes College?
- Rhodes College is 37.3% more expensive to attend than Belmont for in-state tuition ($54,082.00 vs. $39,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at Rhodes College than Belmont University ($54,082.00 vs. $39,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhodes College than Belmont ($30,590 vs. $37,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 10.7% lower than costs at Belmont University ($12,910 vs. $14,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than Belmont University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 63.8% larger than aid received Belmont University ($37,543 vs. $22,922)
Belmont vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belmont or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Belmont .
- The average SAT score at Rhodes College (1306) is 148 points higher than at Belmont (1158)
- Incoming Rhodes College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Belmont (26)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Belmont (3.83)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Rhodes College (49.7%)
Belmont vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belmont 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 Belmont.
- The graduation rate at Rhodes College is higher than Belmont University (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $10,300 more per year than Belmont graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $49,100)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $4,437 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($21,780 vs. $26,217)
- Belmont graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($225 vs. $271)
- More Rhodes College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belmont students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/