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Overview |
Wheaton College | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #177 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $54,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $54,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,430 | $12,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,638 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,217 | $37,543 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,702 | 6,025 | ||
| Admitted | 3,354 | 2,993 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $271 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton 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 Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,778 students)
Wheaton College vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Rhodes College?
- Wheaton College is 13.9% more expensive to attend than Rhodes College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $54,082.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Wheaton College than Rhodes College ($61,600.00 vs. $54,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhodes College than Wheaton College ($30,590 vs. $31,638)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 19.5% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($12,910 vs. $15,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than Wheaton College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 20.4% larger than aid received Rhodes College ($45,217 vs. $37,543)
Wheaton College vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Rhodes College (49.7%)
Wheaton College vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Rhodes College (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $53,700)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $217 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,217)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Wheaton 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/