Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Baylor UT Austin Trinity College SMU Sewanee Texas A&M Rice Centre College Furman Austin College SU Hendrix College| Rhodes College | Trinity University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Rhodes College | Trinity | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 2,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #136 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rhodes.edu | trinity.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Rhodes College | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,082 | $50,712 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,082 | $50,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,910 | $14,472 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,590 | $32,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,543 | $33,524 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Rhodes College | Trinity | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,025 | 11,425 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 3,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.7% | 28.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1490 | 1320/1465 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Rhodes College | Trinity | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Rhodes College | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,400 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,217 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $263 |
Diversity |
Rhodes College | Trinity | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Rhodes College | Trinity | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 36% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Rhodes College | Trinity | ||
| 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
- Trinity University is larger than than Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (2,694 students vs. 1,952 students)
Rhodes College vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rhodes College or Trinity?
- Rhodes College is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($54,082.00 vs. $50,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Rhodes College than Trinity University ($54,082.00 vs. $50,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhodes College than Trinity ($30,590 vs. $32,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 12.1% lower than costs at Trinity University ($12,910 vs. $14,472)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than Trinity University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 12% larger than aid received Trinity University ($37,543 vs. $33,524)
Rhodes College vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rhodes College or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Rhodes College .
- The average SAT score at Rhodes College (1306) is 12 points higher than at Trinity (1294)
- Incoming Rhodes College students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at Trinity (30)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Rhodes College has a higher acceptance rate (49.7%) than Trinity (28.2%)
Rhodes College vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rhodes College or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Rhodes College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Rhodes College (80% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Rhodes College graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $59,400)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $717 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,217)
- Trinity graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($263 vs. $271)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rhodes College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/