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Overview |
Alabama | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,622 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $54,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $54,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,840 | $12,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,761 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,394 | $37,543 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,418 | 6,025 | ||
| Admitted | 44,295 | 2,993 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1290/1490 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $271 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Rhodes College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (39,622 students vs. 1,952 students)
Alabama vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Rhodes College?
- Rhodes College is 387.2% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($54,082.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.9% higher at Rhodes College than The University of Alabama ($54,082.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Alabama than Rhodes College ($21,761 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 14.9% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($12,910 vs. $14,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than The University of Alabama (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 129% larger than aid received The University of Alabama ($37,543 vs. $16,394)
Alabama vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Rhodes College (1306) is 125 points higher than at Alabama (1181)
- Incoming Rhodes College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Alabama (27)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Alabama (3.76)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Rhodes College (49.7%)
Alabama vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or Rhodes College? 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 Rhodes College and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Rhodes College is higher than The University of Alabama (75% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $49,900)
- The University of Alabama students graduate with a $2,467 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($23,750 vs. $26,217)
- Alabama graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($245 vs. $271)
- More Rhodes College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/