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Overview |
LSU | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,348 | 2,008 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #367 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,956 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,296 | $30,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,374 | $35,712 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
LSU | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,853 | 5,253 | ||
| Admitted | 29,419 | 2,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
LSU | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $271 |
Diversity |
LSU | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
LSU | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 65% | ||
Campus |
LSU | Rhodes College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (37,348 students vs. 2,008 students)
LSU vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or Rhodes College?
- Rhodes College is 546.9% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 546.9% higher at Rhodes College than Louisiana State University ($52,000.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University than Rhodes College ($21,296 vs. $30,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 13.5% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($12,296 vs. $13,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than Rhodes College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 188.6% larger than aid received Louisiana State University ($35,712 vs. $12,374)
LSU vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Rhodes College (1306) is 143 points higher than at LSU (1163)
- Incoming Rhodes College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at LSU (26)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at LSU (3.77)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Rhodes College (53.9%)
LSU vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU 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 LSU.
- The graduation rate at Rhodes College is higher than Louisiana State University (75% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $2,500 more per year than LSU graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $56,900)
- Louisiana State University students graduate with a $5,317 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($20,900 vs. $26,217)
- LSU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($216 vs. $271)
- More Rhodes College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/