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Smith College Bryn Mawr Sewanee Wellesley Trinity Centre College Furman Hendrix College Denison Tulane Brandeis University Barnard| Mount Holyoke College | Rhodes College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 2,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $30,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $35,712 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 97% |
Admission |
MHC | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 5,253 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 2,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MHC | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $271 |
Diversity |
MHC | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MHC | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 65% | ||
Campus |
MHC | 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
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 2,008 students)
MHC vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Rhodes College?
- Mount Holyoke College is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Rhodes College for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at MHC than Rhodes College ($58,280.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhodes College than MHC ($30,672 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 39.7% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($12,296 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than Mount Holyoke College (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 10.1% larger than aid received Rhodes College ($39,304 vs. $35,712)
MHC vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or MHC .
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at MHC (3.87)
- Rhodes College has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC 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 MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Rhodes College (85% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $9,400 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,011 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($21,206 vs. $26,217)
- MHC graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($219 vs. $271)
- More Rhodes College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/