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Overview |
Tulane | Rice | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,027 | 8,672 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #9 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | rice.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | Rice | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,666 | $54,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,666 | $54,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,346 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,263 | $19,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,747 | $51,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 56% |
Admission |
Tulane | Rice | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,615 | 31,443 | ||
| Admitted | 3,621 | 2,730 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.5% | 8.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.9% | 44.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tulane | Rice | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | Rice | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $86,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $10,227 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $105 |
Diversity |
Tulane | Rice | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Tulane | Rice | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | Rice | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tulane University is larger than than Rice based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 8,672 students)
Tulane vs. Rice Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or Rice?
- Tulane University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Rice for in-state tuition ($58,666.00 vs. $54,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Tulane than Rice University ($58,666.00 vs. $54,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rice University than Tulane ($19,902 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rice University are 15.6% lower than costs at Tulane University ($15,000 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tulane University than Rice University (66% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rice University students is 69% larger than aid received Tulane University ($51,955 vs. $30,747)
Tulane vs. Rice Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or Rice? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rice or Tulane .
- The average SAT score at Rice University (1482) is 136 points higher than at Tulane (1346)
- Incoming Rice students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Tulane (31)
- Accepted freshman Rice students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Tulane has a higher acceptance rate (11.5%) than Rice (8.7%)
Tulane vs. Rice Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane 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 Tulane.
- Graduates from Rice University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Tulane graduates after ten years. ($86,400 vs. $74,200)
- Rice University students graduate with a $17,302 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($10,227 vs. $27,529)
- Rice graduates are paying $179 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($105 vs. $284)
- More Rice graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/