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Overview |
Rhodes College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,008 | 13,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #119 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rhodes.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rhodes College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $58,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $58,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,296 | $19,862 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,672 | $25,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,712 | $53,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 65% |
Admission |
Rhodes College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,253 | 46,377 | ||
| Admitted | 2,832 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 6.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rhodes College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rhodes College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,400 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,217 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $144 |
Diversity |
Rhodes College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Rhodes College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Rhodes College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (13,710 students vs. 2,008 students)
Rhodes College vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rhodes College or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Rhodes College for in-state tuition ($58,130.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Vanderbilt than Rhodes College ($58,130.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanderbilt University than Rhodes College ($25,606 vs. $30,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 61.5% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($12,296 vs. $19,862)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than Vanderbilt University (97% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 51% larger than aid received Rhodes College ($53,932 vs. $35,712)
Rhodes College vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rhodes College or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Rhodes College .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 192 points higher than at Rhodes College (1306)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Rhodes College (30)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Vanderbilt (3.89)
- Rhodes College has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Vanderbilt (6.7%)
Rhodes College vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rhodes College or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Rhodes College.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Rhodes College (92% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $23,700 more per year than Rhodes College graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $59,400)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $12,217 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $26,217)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($144 vs. $271)
- More Vanderbilt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rhodes College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/