Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Sewanee Trinity Centre College Furman St Olaf Hendrix College Oberlin Denison Beloit College Tulane Macalester College Vanderbilt| Rhodes College | Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Rhodes College | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,008 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #119 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rhodes.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Rhodes College | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $53,667 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,296 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,672 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,712 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Rhodes College | Lawrence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,253 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,832 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 |
Rhodes College | Lawrence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Rhodes College | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,400 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,217 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $282 |
Diversity |
Rhodes College | Lawrence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Rhodes College | Lawrence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 33% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Rhodes College | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,008 students vs. 1,426 students)
Rhodes College vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rhodes College or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Rhodes College for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Lawrence than Rhodes College ($53,667.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Rhodes College ($26,368 vs. $30,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 6.7% lower than costs at Rhodes College ($11,520 vs. $12,296)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Rhodes College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 12.3% larger than aid received Rhodes College ($40,089 vs. $35,712)
Rhodes College vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rhodes College or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Rhodes College .
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Rhodes College (53.9%)
Rhodes College vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rhodes College or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Rhodes College.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Rhodes College (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $13,800 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $45,600)
- Rhodes College students graduate with a $1,133 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($26,217 vs. $27,350)
- Rhodes College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($271 vs. $282)
- More Rhodes College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/