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Overview |
Rice | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,672 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #9 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rice.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rice | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,100 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,100 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,902 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,955 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 57% |
Admission |
Rice | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,443 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 2,730 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.7% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.1% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 |
Rice | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rice | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $86,400 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,227 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $218 |
Diversity |
Rice | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Rice | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Rice | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rice University is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (8,672 students vs. 3,876 students)
Rice vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rice or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Rice for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $54,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at University of Richmond than Rice University ($60,330.00 vs. $54,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rice University than University of Richmond ($19,902 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 0.9% lower than costs at Rice University ($14,870 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Richmond than Rice University (57% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rice University students is 12% larger than aid received University of Richmond ($51,955 vs. $46,385)
Rice vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rice or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Rice .
- The average SAT score at Rice University (1482) is 145 points higher than at University of Richmond (1337)
- Incoming Rice students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at University of Richmond (31)
- Accepted freshman Rice students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- University of Richmond has a higher acceptance rate (24.4%) than Rice (8.7%)
Rice vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rice or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Rice.
- The graduation rate at Rice is higher than University of Richmond (92% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Rice University earn on average $12,500 more per year than University of Richmond graduates after ten years. ($86,400 vs. $73,900)
- Rice University students graduate with a $10,921 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Richmond graduates. ($10,227 vs. $21,148)
- Rice graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than University of Richmond graduates. ($105 vs. $218)
- More Rice graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/