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Overview |
Lipscomb | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,047 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lipscomb.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lipscomb | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,848 | $54,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,848 | $54,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,804 | $12,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,386 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,096 | $37,543 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Lipscomb | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,244 | 6,025 | ||
| Admitted | 2,828 | 2,993 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1350 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Lipscomb | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lipscomb | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $271 |
Diversity |
Lipscomb | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Lipscomb | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Lipscomb | Rhodes College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (5,047 students vs. 1,952 students)
Lipscomb vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lipscomb or Rhodes College?
- Rhodes College is 50.9% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($54,082.00 vs. $35,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at Rhodes College than Lipscomb University ($54,082.00 vs. $35,848.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Rhodes College ($27,386 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 14.7% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($12,910 vs. $14,804)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than Lipscomb University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 38.6% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($37,543 vs. $27,096)
Lipscomb vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lipscomb or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Lipscomb .
- The average SAT score at Rhodes College (1306) is 130 points higher than at Lipscomb (1176)
- Incoming Rhodes College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than Rhodes College (49.7%)
Lipscomb vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb.
- The graduation rate at Rhodes College is higher than Lipscomb University (75% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $12,500 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $5,717 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,217)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($211 vs. $271)
- More Rhodes College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/