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Overview |
Rhodes College | MSOE | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,008 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #119 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rhodes.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rhodes College | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,296 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,672 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,712 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Rhodes College | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,253 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 2,832 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Rhodes College | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rhodes College | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,400 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,217 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rhodes College | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Rhodes College | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Rhodes College | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 2,008 students)
Rhodes College vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rhodes College or MSOE?
- Rhodes College is 16.6% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Rhodes College than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($52,000.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Rhodes College ($25,661 vs. $30,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 1.6% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($12,296 vs. $12,494)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Rhodes College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 12.1% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($35,712 vs. $31,850)
Rhodes College vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rhodes College or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Rhodes College .
- The average SAT score at Rhodes College (1306) is 58 points higher than at MSOE (1248)
- Incoming Rhodes College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at MSOE (28)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Rhodes College (53.9%)
Rhodes College vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rhodes College or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Rhodes College.
- The graduation rate at Rhodes College is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (75% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $9,500 more per year than Rhodes College graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $59,400)
- Rhodes College students graduate with a $783 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($26,217 vs. $27,000)
- Rhodes College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rhodes College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/