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Overview |
Rhodes College | SMU | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,008 | 12,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #119 | #67 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rhodes.edu | smu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rhodes College | SMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $55,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $55,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,296 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,672 | $45,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,712 | $35,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 73% |
Admission |
Rhodes College | SMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,253 | 16,150 | ||
| Admitted | 2,832 | 8,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 | SMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rhodes College | SMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,400 | $73,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,217 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $222 |
Diversity |
Rhodes College | SMU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Rhodes College | SMU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Rhodes College | SMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Methodist University is larger than than Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (12,053 students vs. 2,008 students)
Rhodes College vs. SMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rhodes College or SMU?
- Southern Methodist University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Rhodes College for in-state tuition ($55,012.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at SMU than Rhodes College ($55,012.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhodes College than SMU ($30,672 vs. $45,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 44.4% lower than costs at Southern Methodist University ($12,296 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than Southern Methodist University (97% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 1% larger than aid received Southern Methodist University ($35,712 vs. $35,344)
Rhodes College vs. SMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rhodes College or SMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMU or Rhodes College .
- The average SAT score at Southern Methodist University (1330) is 24 points higher than at Rhodes College (1306)
- Incoming Rhodes College students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at SMU (30)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at SMU (3.68)
- Rhodes College has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than SMU (52.3%)
Rhodes College vs. SMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rhodes College or SMU? 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 SMU and Rhodes College.
- The graduation rate at Rhodes College is the same as at Southern Methodist University (75% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Southern Methodist University earn on average $13,600 more per year than Rhodes College graduates after ten years. ($73,000 vs. $59,400)
- Southern Methodist University students graduate with a $4,717 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,217)
- SMU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($222 vs. $271)
- More Rhodes College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMU 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/