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Overview |
Emory | Rice | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,046 | 8,556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #9 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | rice.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Rice | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,920 | $57,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,920 | $57,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,972 | $15,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,986 | $20,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,828 | $53,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 57% |
Admission |
Emory | Rice | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,929 | 31,059 | ||
| Admitted | 3,543 | 2,447 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 7.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.2% | 46% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Rice | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Rice | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $86,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $10,227 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $105 |
Diversity |
Emory | Rice | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emory | Rice | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Rice | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Rice based on total student enrollment (15,046 students vs. 8,556 students)
Emory vs. Rice Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Rice?
- Emory University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Rice for in-state tuition ($59,920.00 vs. $57,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Emory than Rice University ($59,920.00 vs. $57,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rice University than Emory ($20,587 vs. $27,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rice University are 19.3% lower than costs at Emory University ($15,900 vs. $18,972)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rice University than Emory University (57% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rice University students is 5.3% larger than aid received Emory University ($53,526 vs. $50,828)
Emory vs. Rice Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Rice? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rice or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Rice University (1482) is 102 points higher than at Emory (1380)
- Incoming Rice students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Emory (31)
- Accepted freshman Rice students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Emory has a higher acceptance rate (11.1%) than Rice (7.9%)
Emory vs. Rice Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory 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 Emory.
- The graduation rate at Rice is higher than Emory University (92% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Rice University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Emory graduates after ten years. ($86,400 vs. $81,500)
- Rice University students graduate with a $7,006 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory graduates. ($10,227 vs. $17,233)
- Rice graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Emory graduates. ($105 vs. $178)
- More Rice graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/