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Overview |
SCU | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 2,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,880 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,880 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,112 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,551 | $30,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $35,712 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 97% |
Admission |
SCU | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,650 | 5,253 | ||
| Admitted | 8,677 | 2,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1480 | 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 7, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SCU | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $271 |
Diversity |
SCU | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SCU | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 65% | ||
Campus |
SCU | Rhodes College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 2,008 students)
SCU vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Rhodes College?
- Santa Clara University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Rhodes College for in-state tuition ($56,880.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at SCU than Rhodes College ($56,880.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhodes College than SCU ($30,672 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 39.2% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($12,296 vs. $17,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than Santa Clara University (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 41.2% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($35,712 vs. $25,295)
SCU vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or SCU .
- The average SAT score at Santa Clara University (1313) is 7 points higher than at Rhodes College (1306)
- Incoming SCU students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at Rhodes College (30)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at SCU (3.67)
- Rhodes College has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than SCU (52.1%)
SCU vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than Rhodes College (85% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $22,500 more per year than Rhodes College graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $59,400)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $4,717 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,217)
- SCU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($222 vs. $271)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rhodes College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/