Rhodes College vs Dickinson College

Rhodes College and Dickinson College, both esteemed liberal arts institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Rhodes, nestled in Memphis, Tennessee, boasts a vibrant urban setting, while Dickinson, located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, exudes a charming small-town atmosphere. With acceptance rates of 49% and 34%, respectively, these colleges attract academically driven students seeking a rigorous education. While Rhodes is known for its strength in the social sciences and humanities, Dickinson excels in the natural sciences and engineering. Both colleges foster diverse student bodies, with Rhodes' student population being slightly larger and more racially diverse than Dickinson's. When it comes to graduation rates, Rhodes holds a slight edge, with 86% of its students completing their degrees within four years compared to Dickinson's 84%. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more about these two exceptional institutions and determine which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Dickinson College	Rhodes College
Overview
Location	Carlisle, Pennsylvania	Memphis, Tennessee
Campus setting	City: Small	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	92.0%	94.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	48.1%	56.9%
Application fees	$65	$25
SAT range	N/A	1330 - 1490
ACT range	N/A	28 - 32
Students submitting SAT score		12.0%
Students submitting ACT score		32.0%
Total number of applicants	6,366	5,318
Total number of admissions given out	3,061	3,025
Admitted students who chose to enroll	677	592
Yield rate	22.1%	19.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Required	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$77,300	$66,588
Average net price	$20,913	$30,525
Tuition	$58,158	$50,600
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,866 Meal plan: $7,386	$11,934
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	92.0% Average amount $39,555	97.0% Average amount $35,607
Students receiving federal student loan	41.0% Average amount $3,696	39.0% Average amount $5,289
Students taking out private loans	16.0% Average amount $9,232	1.0% Average amount $23,867

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,180 Men 42.1% Women 57.9%	2,050 Men 40.6% Women 59.4%
Graduate students	6 Men 33.3% Women 66.7%	23 Men 39.1% Women 60.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	12.3%	6.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	2,118	1,451
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Social Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences Foreign Languages and Literatures Ethnic Studies Computer and Information Science	Biological and Biomedical Sciences Social Sciences Physical Science Computer and Information Science Education
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	82.4%	85.4%
Dropout rate	17.6%	1.2%
Transferred out	N/A	13.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	International Business (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,304 Year 2: $51,750 Year 3: $73,244 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,684 Year 2: $50,320 Year 3: $56,449 International Relations and National Security Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $48,823 Year 3: $55,723 Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $49,550 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,461 Year 2: $30,409 Year 3: $48,836 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,322 Year 2: $40,737 Year 3: $43,711 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $43,177 History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,473 Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: $42,465 Area Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $40,634 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,617 Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: $38,644	Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,805 Year 2: $58,221 Year 3: $68,990 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,921 Year 2: $48,667 Year 3: $63,065 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $59,878 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,918 Year 2: $43,128 Year 3: $47,480 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,668 Year 2: $30,119 Year 3: $36,010 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,132 Year 2: $23,649 Year 3: $35,649 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,837 Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,208 Year 2: $21,234 Year 3: N/A Neurobiology and Neurosciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,739 Year 3: N/A Anthropology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: N/A

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