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Sewanee Trinity Centre College Furman ISU Hendrix College Bradley Denison Tulane Vanderbilt Miami University of Richmond| Illinois Wesleyan University | Rhodes College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 2,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $30,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $35,712 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
IWU | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 5,253 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 2,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 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 |
IWU | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
IWU | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IWU | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 65% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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 IWU based on total student enrollment (2,008 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Rhodes College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Rhodes College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at IWU than Rhodes College ($53,610.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Wesleyan University than Rhodes College ($30,096 vs. $30,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 1% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($12,296 vs. $12,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Rhodes College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 2.5% larger than aid received Rhodes College ($36,614 vs. $35,712)
IWU vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Rhodes College (1306) is 57 points higher than at IWU (1249)
- Incoming Rhodes College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at IWU (28)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at IWU (3.86)
- Rhodes College has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Rhodes College (82% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Rhodes College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $59,400)
- Rhodes College students graduate with a $783 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($26,217 vs. $27,000)
- Rhodes College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rhodes College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/