Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Rhodes admits 52% vs. 56% at Lawrence Technological
Acceptance rate - 2
Lawrence Technological's yield is 1 pts higher than Rhodes's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Lawrence TechnologicalSelective
- RhodesVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1300–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 24–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Lawrence TechnologicalTest-blind
- RhodesTest-optional
How they read a record
Lawrence Technological
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Rhodes
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are important. 64% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
What they look at
| Factor | Lawrence Technological | Rhodes |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Very important |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Important |
| Essay | Considered | Important |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Rhodes College (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Rhodes College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Rhodes College Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why