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Overview |
Rhodes College | UTC | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,008 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #119 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rhodes.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rhodes College | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,296 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,672 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,712 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Rhodes College | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,253 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 2,832 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rhodes College | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rhodes College | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,400 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,217 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $214 |
Diversity |
Rhodes College | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Rhodes College | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Rhodes College | UTC | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 2,008 students)
Rhodes College vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rhodes College or UTC?
- Rhodes College is 550.7% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.7% higher at Rhodes College than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($52,000.00 vs. $24,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Rhodes College ($14,417 vs. $30,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 29.4% lower than costs at Rhodes College ($9,500 vs. $12,296)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 283.6% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($35,712 vs. $9,309)
Rhodes College vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rhodes College or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Rhodes College .
- The average SAT score at Rhodes College (1306) is 219 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming Rhodes College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at UTC (3.61)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Rhodes College (53.9%)
Rhodes College vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rhodes College or UTC? 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 UTC and Rhodes College.
- The graduation rate at Rhodes College is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (75% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $18,800 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $5,425 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($20,792 vs. $26,217)
- UTC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($214 vs. $271)
- More Rhodes College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/