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Overview |
Wellesley | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,418 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,000 | $54,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,000 | $54,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,920 | $12,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,501 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,549 | $37,543 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,184 | 6,025 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 2,993 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.9% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.4% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 | Jan 8, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $271 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Wellesley | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | Rhodes College | ||
| 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
- Wellesley College is larger than than Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (2,418 students vs. 1,952 students)
Wellesley vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Rhodes College?
- Wellesley College is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Rhodes College for in-state tuition ($64,000.00 vs. $54,082.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Wellesley than Rhodes College ($64,000.00 vs. $54,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Rhodes College ($21,501 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 54.3% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($12,910 vs. $19,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than Wellesley College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 63.9% larger than aid received Rhodes College ($61,549 vs. $37,543)
Wellesley vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 63 points higher than at Rhodes College (1306)
- Incoming Wellesley students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at Rhodes College (30)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Wellesley (3.86)
- Rhodes College has a higher acceptance rate (49.7%) than Wellesley (13.9%)
Wellesley vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley 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 Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Rhodes College (92% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Rhodes College graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $59,400)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $17,317 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($8,900 vs. $26,217)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $179 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($92 vs. $271)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rhodes College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/