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Overview |
Rhodes College | Baylor | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Waco, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 20,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #136 | #166 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rhodes.edu | baylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rhodes College | Baylor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,082 | $54,844 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,082 | $54,844 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,910 | $14,235 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,590 | $49,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,543 | $20,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Rhodes College | Baylor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,025 | 39,735 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 20,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.7% | 51% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1490 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Rhodes College | Baylor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rhodes College | Baylor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,400 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,217 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rhodes College | Baylor | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Rhodes College | Baylor | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Rhodes College | Baylor | ||
| 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
- Baylor University is larger than than Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (20,824 students vs. 1,952 students)
Rhodes College vs. Baylor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rhodes College or Baylor?
- Baylor University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Rhodes College for in-state tuition ($54,844.00 vs. $54,082.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Baylor than Rhodes College ($54,844.00 vs. $54,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhodes College than Baylor ($30,590 vs. $49,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 10.3% lower than costs at Baylor University ($12,910 vs. $14,235)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than Baylor University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 84% larger than aid received Baylor University ($37,543 vs. $20,409)
Rhodes College vs. Baylor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rhodes College or Baylor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baylor or Rhodes College .
- The average SAT score at Rhodes College (1306) is 67 points higher than at Baylor (1239)
- Incoming Rhodes College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Baylor (28)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Baylor (3.74)
- Baylor has a higher acceptance rate (51%) than Rhodes College (49.7%)
Rhodes College vs. Baylor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rhodes College or Baylor? 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 Baylor and Rhodes College.
- The graduation rate at Rhodes College is higher than Baylor University (75% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Baylor graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $56,200)
- Baylor University students graduate with a $1,217 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,217)
- Baylor graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More Rhodes College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baylor students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/