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PLNU Sewanee Trinity Centre College Furman Pepperdine Hendrix College Biola University Denison Tulane Vanderbilt UCSB| Westmont College | Rhodes College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 2,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $30,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $35,712 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 5,253 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 2,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Westmont College | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $271 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Westmont College | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | 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
- Rhodes College is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (2,008 students vs. 1,284 students)
Westmont College vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Rhodes College?
- Rhodes College is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Rhodes College than Westmont College ($52,000.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhodes College than Westmont College ($30,672 vs. $33,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 28.2% lower than costs at Westmont College ($12,296 vs. $15,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Westmont College as Rhodes College (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 5.3% larger than aid received Westmont College ($35,712 vs. $33,900)
Westmont College vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Westmont College .
- The average SAT score at Rhodes College (1306) is 127 points higher than at Westmont College (1179)
- Incoming Rhodes College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Westmont College (26)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Rhodes College (53.9%)
Westmont College vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College 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 Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than Rhodes College (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Westmont College graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $54,600)
- Westmont College students graduate with a $1,094 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($25,123 vs. $26,217)
- Westmont College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($259 vs. $271)
- More Westmont College 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/