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Overview |
Rhodes College | PHC | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,008 | 409 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #119 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rhodes.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rhodes College | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,296 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,672 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,712 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Rhodes College | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,253 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 2,832 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Rhodes College | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rhodes College | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,217 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | N/A |
Diversity |
Rhodes College | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Rhodes College | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Rhodes College | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhodes College is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (2,008 students vs. 409 students)
Rhodes College vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rhodes College or PHC?
- Rhodes College is 83.1% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.1% higher at Rhodes College than Patrick Henry College ($52,000.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Patrick Henry College than Rhodes College ($26,095 vs. $30,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 11.6% lower than costs at Rhodes College ($11,020 vs. $12,296)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College as Patrick Henry College (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 163.9% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($35,712 vs. $13,531)
Rhodes College vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rhodes College or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Rhodes College .
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at PHC (3.83)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Rhodes College (53.9%)
Rhodes College vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rhodes College or PHC? 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 PHC and Rhodes College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/