Rhodes vs The University of the South
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Rhodes CollegeMemphis, TNCatholic life on campusThe University of the SouthSewanee, TNCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Rhodes lists Mass every weekday.
- Rhodes has the higher graduation rate: 85% against 80% at The University of the South.
- For families earning up to $30,000, The University of the South has the lower price after aid: $10,485 a year, against $15,770 at Rhodes.
- Rhodes admits 50% of applicants, and The University of the South admits 57%.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Confession times
6 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
5 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
1 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Memphis, TN
Sewanee, TN
Setting
City
Rural
Students
1,952
1,693
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
50%
57%
Average SAT
1362
1344
ACT middle 50%
26–32
27–31
Graduation rate
85%
80%
First-year retention
92%
89%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$28,585
$27,872
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$15,770
$10,485
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$19,960
$10,704
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$15,910
$17,746
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$37,103
$22,563
Net price, over $110,000 income
$31,878
$38,762
Median debt
$21,761
$22,855
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$66,651
$64,911
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.