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Overview |
Earlham | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 2,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #119 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $30,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $35,712 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Earlham | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 5,253 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 2,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Earlham | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $271 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Earlham | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | 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 Earlham based on total student enrollment (2,008 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Rhodes College?
- Rhodes College is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Earlham for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $49,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Rhodes College than Earlham College ($52,000.00 vs. $49,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than Rhodes College ($25,746 vs. $30,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 1.2% lower than costs at Earlham College ($12,296 vs. $12,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Rhodes College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 4.5% larger than aid received Rhodes College ($37,303 vs. $35,712)
Earlham vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Earlham (3.67)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Rhodes College (53.9%)
Earlham vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham 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 Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Rhodes College is higher than Earlham College (75% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $20,300 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $217 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,217)
- Earlham graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Rhodes College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/