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Overview |
Austin College | Rice | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 8,672 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | #9 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | rice.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | Rice | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,740 | $54,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,740 | $54,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,958 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,739 | $19,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,033 | $51,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Austin College | Rice | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,192 | 31,443 | ||
| Admitted | 2,823 | 2,730 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 8.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 44.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1370 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Austin College | Rice | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | Rice | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $86,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $10,227 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $105 |
Diversity |
Austin College | Rice | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Austin College | Rice | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Austin College | Rice | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rice University is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (8,672 students vs. 1,182 students)
Austin College vs. Rice Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or Rice?
- Rice University is 20.9% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($54,100.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at Rice than Austin College ($54,100.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rice University than Austin College ($19,902 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 15.8% lower than costs at Rice University ($12,958 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Rice University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rice University students is 57.3% larger than aid received Austin College ($51,955 vs. $33,033)
Austin College vs. Rice Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or Rice? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rice or Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Rice University (1482) is 317 points higher than at Austin College (1165)
- Incoming Rice students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman Rice students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- Austin College has a higher acceptance rate (54.4%) than Rice (8.7%)
Austin College vs. Rice Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin College or Rice? 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 Rice and Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Rice is higher than Austin College (92% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Rice University earn on average $31,800 more per year than Austin College graduates after ten years. ($86,400 vs. $54,600)
- Rice University students graduate with a $15,773 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($10,227 vs. $26,000)
- Rice graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($105 vs. $268)
- More Rice graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/