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Overview |
BC | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 2,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $30,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $35,712 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 97% |
Admission |
BC | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 5,253 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 2,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 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 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
BC | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $271 |
Diversity |
BC | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
BC | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 65% | ||
Campus |
BC | Rhodes College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 2,008 students)
BC vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Rhodes College?
- Boston College is 21.1% more expensive to attend than Rhodes College for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at BC than Rhodes College ($62,950.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Rhodes College ($30,559 vs. $30,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 31.1% lower than costs at Boston College ($12,296 vs. $16,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than Boston College (97% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 40% larger than aid received Rhodes College ($49,992 vs. $35,712)
BC vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 74 points higher than at Rhodes College (1306)
- Incoming BC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than 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 BC (3.86)
- Rhodes College has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Rhodes College (91% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $31,500 more per year than Rhodes College graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $59,400)
- Boston College students graduate with a $7,217 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,217)
- BC graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($196 vs. $271)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rhodes College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/