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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 2,008 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $30,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $35,712 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 5,253 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 2,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 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 |
UA Huntsville | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $271 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 65% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | 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
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (9,237 students vs. 2,008 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Rhodes College?
- Rhodes College is 413.8% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126% higher at Rhodes College than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($52,000.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than Rhodes College ($18,588 vs. $30,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 10.6% lower than costs at Rhodes College ($11,122 vs. $12,296)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than University of Alabama at Huntsville (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 297.6% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($35,712 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at Rhodes College (1306) is 85 points higher than at UA Huntsville (1221)
- Incoming Rhodes College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UA Huntsville (27)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at UA Huntsville (3.81)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Rhodes College (53.9%)
UA Huntsville vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at Rhodes College is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (75% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $8,900 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $50,500)
- University of Alabama at Huntsville students graduate with a $2,717 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,217)
- UA Huntsville graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($242 vs. $271)
- More Rhodes College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/