James A. Rhodes State College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,590 students.
About This School
James A. Rhodes State College is a public institution located in Lima, Ohio with approximately 1,590 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,757 per year. The graduation rate is 47%, and the typical graduate earns $34,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
James A. Rhodes State College is a public community college in Lima, Ohio, United States. High school students comprise over 50% of those enrolled at Rhodes State College.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable entry point into higher education — at just $8,851/year net cost and a median debt of only $7,759, you won't graduate buried in loans. That said, the 33% graduation rate is a real concern and suggests many students don't finish, so go in with a clear plan and strong support system. Median earnings of $34,700 a decade out are modest, making this a better fit for career-focused programs like nursing or skilled trades than for those hoping for a high-salary professional path.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 25% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,590 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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