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Overview |
Davidson | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 2,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $30,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $35,712 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 97% |
Admission |
Davidson | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 5,253 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 2,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 | Jan 7, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $271 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Davidson | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | 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
- Rhodes College is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (2,008 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Rhodes College?
- Davidson College is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Rhodes College for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Davidson than Rhodes College ($56,550.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Rhodes College ($26,704 vs. $30,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 28.1% lower than costs at Davidson College ($12,296 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than Davidson College (97% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 30.2% larger than aid received Rhodes College ($46,496 vs. $35,712)
Davidson vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 49 points higher than at Rhodes College (1306)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Rhodes College (30)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- Rhodes College has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson 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 Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Rhodes College (92% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Rhodes College graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $59,400)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $9,217 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $26,217)
- Davidson graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($175 vs. $271)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rhodes College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/