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Overview |
ETSU | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Johnson City, TN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,483 | 2,008 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etsu.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
ETSU | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,722 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,532 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,613 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,350 | $30,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,739 | $35,712 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
ETSU | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,609 | 5,253 | ||
| Admitted | 8,193 | 2,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
ETSU | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ETSU | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $271 |
Diversity |
ETSU | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
ETSU | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 65% | ||
Campus |
ETSU | Rhodes College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 2,008 students)
ETSU vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ETSU or Rhodes College?
- Rhodes College is 573.4% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 350.9% higher at Rhodes College than East Tennessee State University ($52,000.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Rhodes College ($14,350 vs. $30,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 27.9% lower than costs at Rhodes College ($9,613 vs. $12,296)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Rhodes College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 308.7% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($35,712 vs. $8,739)
ETSU vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ETSU or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or ETSU .
- The average SAT score at Rhodes College (1306) is 238 points higher than at ETSU (1068)
- Incoming Rhodes College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Rhodes College (53.9%)
ETSU vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ETSU 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 ETSU.
- The graduation rate at Rhodes College is higher than East Tennessee State University (75% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $19,400 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $5,717 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,217)
- ETSU graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($211 vs. $271)
- More Rhodes College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/