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Overview |
Memphis | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,736 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | memphis.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Memphis | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,520 | $54,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,960 | $54,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,344 | $12,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,656 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,234 | $37,543 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Memphis | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,640 | 6,025 | ||
| Admitted | 14,605 | 2,993 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1205 | 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 | Jul 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Memphis | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Memphis | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $271 |
Diversity |
Memphis | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Memphis | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Memphis | 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
- University of Memphis is larger than than Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (21,736 students vs. 1,952 students)
Memphis vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Memphis or Rhodes College?
- Rhodes College is 534.8% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($54,082.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 317.3% higher at Rhodes College than University of Memphis ($54,082.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Rhodes College ($13,656 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 24.8% lower than costs at Rhodes College ($10,344 vs. $12,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than University of Memphis (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 234.2% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($37,543 vs. $11,234)
Memphis vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Memphis or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Memphis .
- The average SAT score at Rhodes College (1306) is 277 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Rhodes College students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Rhodes College (49.7%)
Memphis vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Memphis 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 Memphis.
- The graduation rate at Rhodes College is higher than University of Memphis (75% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $17,200 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $42,200)
- University of Memphis students graduate with a $967 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,217)
- Memphis graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($261 vs. $271)
- More Rhodes College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/