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Overview |
Rice | Trinity | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,672 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #9 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rice.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rice | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,100 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,100 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,902 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,955 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 99% |
Admission |
Rice | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,443 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 2,730 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.7% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Rice | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rice | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $86,400 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,227 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $263 |
Diversity |
Rice | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Rice | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Rice | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rice University is larger than than Trinity based on total student enrollment (8,672 students vs. 2,692 students)
Rice vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rice or Trinity?
- Rice University is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($54,100.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Rice than Trinity University ($54,100.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rice University than Trinity ($19,902 vs. $30,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 6.1% lower than costs at Rice University ($14,134 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Rice University (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rice University students is 54.6% larger than aid received Trinity University ($51,955 vs. $33,614)
Rice vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rice or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Rice .
- The average SAT score at Rice University (1482) is 188 points higher than at Trinity (1294)
- Incoming Rice students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Trinity (30)
- Accepted freshman Rice students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Trinity has a higher acceptance rate (30.5%) than Rice (8.7%)
Rice vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rice or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Rice.
- The graduation rate at Rice is higher than Trinity University (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Rice University earn on average $23,600 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($86,400 vs. $62,800)
- Rice University students graduate with a $15,273 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($10,227 vs. $25,500)
- Rice graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($105 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rice students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/