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Overview |
Rhodes College | Austin College | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #136 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rhodes.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rhodes College | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,082 | $46,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,082 | $46,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,910 | $13,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,590 | $24,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,543 | $35,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Rhodes College | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,025 | 5,474 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 2,554 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.7% | 46.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1490 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Rhodes College | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rhodes College | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,400 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,217 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $268 |
Diversity |
Rhodes College | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Rhodes College | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Rhodes College | Austin 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 Austin College based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,136 students)
Rhodes College vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rhodes College or Austin College?
- Rhodes College is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($54,082.00 vs. $46,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Rhodes College than Austin College ($54,082.00 vs. $46,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Rhodes College ($24,777 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 4.5% lower than costs at Austin College ($12,910 vs. $13,495)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College as Austin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 7.2% larger than aid received Austin College ($37,543 vs. $35,022)
Rhodes College vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rhodes College or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Rhodes College .
- The average SAT score at Rhodes College (1306) is 141 points higher than at Austin College (1165)
- Incoming Rhodes College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- Rhodes College has a higher acceptance rate (49.7%) than Austin College (46.7%)
Rhodes College vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rhodes College or Austin 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 Austin College and Rhodes College.
- The graduation rate at Rhodes College is the same as at Austin College (75% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Austin College graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $54,600)
- Austin College students graduate with a $217 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,217)
- Austin College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Rhodes College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/