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UIC Sewanee MSOE RIT Trinity Centre College Furman Stevens Loyola Hendrix College Purdue UChicago| Illinois Institute of Technology | Rhodes College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IIT | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,943 | 2,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,570 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,702 | $30,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,243 | $35,712 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
IIT | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,243 | 5,253 | ||
| Admitted | 4,450 | 2,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 |
IIT | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
IIT | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
IIT | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 65% | ||
Campus |
IIT | Rhodes College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (6,943 students vs. 2,008 students)
IIT vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or Rhodes College?
- Rhodes College is 6.8% more expensive to attend than IIT for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Rhodes College than Illinois Institute of Technology ($52,000.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Institute of Technology than Rhodes College ($28,702 vs. $30,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 26.6% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($12,296 vs. $15,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Institute of Technology than Rhodes College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 12.7% larger than aid received Rhodes College ($40,243 vs. $35,712)
IIT vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or IIT .
- The average SAT score at Rhodes College (1306) is 55 points higher than at IIT (1251)
- Incoming Rhodes College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at IIT (28)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at IIT (3.84)
- IIT has a higher acceptance rate (61.4%) than Rhodes College (53.9%)
IIT vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT 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 IIT.
- The graduation rate at Rhodes College is higher than Illinois Institute of Technology (75% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $19,900 more per year than Rhodes College graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $59,400)
- Rhodes College students graduate with a $783 lower median federal student loan debt than IIT graduates. ($26,217 vs. $27,000)
- Rhodes College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than IIT graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More IIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rhodes College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/