Emory vs. Rhodes College

Comparable Facts

Compare Emory University in Atlanta, GA with Rhodes College in Memphis, TN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Emory University is larger than Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (15,175 students vs. 1,861 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Emory University is located in Atlanta, GA (Large Suburban setting); Rhodes College is in Memphis, TN (Large City setting).
• Emory University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Rhodes College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Emory University 10:1; Rhodes College 9:1.

Emory vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Emory or Rhodes College? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Rhodes College ($27,303 vs. $31,037).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 32.6% lower than at Emory University ($13,620 vs. $20,220).
• Emory University is 12.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than Rhodes College (about $7,170 more per year; $64,280.00 vs. $57,110.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 12.6% higher at Emory than at Rhodes College (about $7,170 more per year; $64,280.00 vs. $57,110.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Rhodes College than at Emory University (100% vs. 47%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 40.2% larger than aid received by Rhodes College students ($56,319 vs. $40,180).

Emory vs. Rhodes College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Rhodes College? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Rhodes College and Emory.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Emory University (1510) is 120 points higher than at Rhodes College (1390).
• Incoming Emory students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (33 vs. 29 at Rhodes College).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Emory University 1470/1550; Rhodes College 1300/1486.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Emory University 32/35; Rhodes College 26/32.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Emory - Test optional; Rhodes College - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Emory Jan 1, 2027; Rhodes College Jan 15, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Emory (3.8).
• Rhodes College has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than Emory (10.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 40.4% at Emory vs. 12.1% at Rhodes College.

Emory vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Emory and Rhodes College? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Emory University's six-year graduation rate (90%) is higher than Rhodes College's (75%).
• Graduates from Emory University earn a median of about $22,100 more per year than Rhodes College graduates about ten years after starting college ($81,500 vs. $59,400), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Emory University graduates have a $8,984 lower median loan debt than Rhodes College graduates ($17,233 vs. $26,217).
• Among borrowers, Emory graduates have an estimated $93 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Rhodes College graduates ($178 vs. $271).
• More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rhodes College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.