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Overview |
Rhodes College | PLU | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,008 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #119 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rhodes.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rhodes College | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,296 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,672 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,712 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Rhodes College | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,253 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 2,832 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Rhodes College | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rhodes College | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,400 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,217 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $266 |
Diversity |
Rhodes College | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Rhodes College | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Rhodes College | PLU | ||
| 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
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (2,633 students vs. 2,008 students)
Rhodes College vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rhodes College or PLU?
- Rhodes College is 5.1% more expensive to attend than PLU for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Rhodes College than Pacific Lutheran University ($52,000.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Rhodes College ($24,825 vs. $30,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 4% lower than costs at Rhodes College ($11,826 vs. $12,296)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than Rhodes College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 2% larger than aid received Rhodes College ($36,435 vs. $35,712)
Rhodes College vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rhodes College or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Rhodes College .
- The average SAT score at Rhodes College (1306) is 189 points higher than at PLU (1117)
- Incoming Rhodes College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at PLU (25)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at PLU (3.71)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Rhodes College (53.9%)
Rhodes College vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rhodes College or PLU? 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 PLU and Rhodes College.
- The graduation rate at Rhodes College is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (75% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $7,100 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $52,300)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $417 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($25,800 vs. $26,217)
- PLU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($266 vs. $271)
- More Rhodes College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/