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UT Austin Baylor Texas Tech OU Vanderbilt UT Dallas Duke UNT Texas State UH TCU WUSTL| Rice University | Texas A&M University College Station | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rice | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,556 | 76,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #9 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rice.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rice | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,210 | $9,199 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,210 | $36,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,900 | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,587 | $21,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,526 | $11,607 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 61% |
Admission |
Rice | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,059 | 50,832 | ||
| Admitted | 2,447 | 32,149 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.9% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 42.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1570 | 1140/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rice | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rice | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $86,400 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,227 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $193 |
Diversity |
Rice | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Rice | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Rice | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than Rice based on total student enrollment (76,633 students vs. 8,556 students)
Rice vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rice or Texas A&M?
- Rice University is 521.9% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($57,210.00 vs. $9,199.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57% higher at Rice than Texas A&M University College Station ($57,210.00 vs. $36,428.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rice University than Texas A&M ($20,587 vs. $21,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University College Station are 20.9% lower than costs at Rice University ($13,154 vs. $15,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University College Station than Rice University (61% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rice University students is 361.2% larger than aid received Texas A&M University College Station ($53,526 vs. $11,607)
Rice vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rice or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or Rice .
- The average SAT score at Rice University (1482) is 270 points higher than at Texas A&M (1212)
- Incoming Rice students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Texas A&M (28)
- Accepted freshman Rice students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Texas A&M (3.68)
- Texas A&M has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Rice (7.9%)
Rice vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rice or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and Rice.
- The graduation rate at Rice is higher than Texas A&M University College Station (92% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Rice University earn on average $20,800 more per year than Texas A&M graduates after ten years. ($86,400 vs. $65,600)
- Rice University students graduate with a $8,523 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M graduates. ($10,227 vs. $18,750)
- Rice graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M graduates. ($105 vs. $193)
- More Rice graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/