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Overview |
Oxy | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,854 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,850 | $54,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,850 | $54,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,284 | $12,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,113 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,523 | $37,543 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Oxy | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,573 | 6,025 | ||
| Admitted | 2,622 | 2,993 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1500 | 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 10, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Oxy | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $271 |
Diversity |
Oxy | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Oxy | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | Rhodes College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhodes College is larger than than Oxy based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,854 students)
Oxy vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or Rhodes College?
- Occidental College is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Rhodes College for in-state tuition ($62,850.00 vs. $54,082.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Oxy than Rhodes College ($62,850.00 vs. $54,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhodes College than Oxy ($30,590 vs. $47,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 41.6% lower than costs at Occidental College ($12,910 vs. $18,284)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than Occidental College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 12% larger than aid received Occidental College ($37,543 vs. $33,523)
Oxy vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Oxy .
- The average SAT score at Rhodes College (1306) is 2 points higher than at Oxy (1304)
- Incoming Oxy students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at Rhodes College (30)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- Rhodes College has a higher acceptance rate (49.7%) than Oxy (39.9%)
Oxy vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy 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 Oxy.
- The graduation rate at Oxy is higher than Rhodes College (83% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Oxy graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $56,600)
- Occidental College students graduate with a $2,565 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($23,652 vs. $26,217)
- Oxy graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($244 vs. $271)
- More Oxy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rhodes College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/