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Overview |
University of Dallas | Rice | ||
| Location | Irving, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,328 | 8,672 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #239 | #9 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udallas.edu | rice.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dallas | Rice | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,630 | $54,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,630 | $54,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,810 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,250 | $19,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,231 | $51,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
University of Dallas | Rice | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,307 | 31,443 | ||
| Admitted | 2,528 | 2,730 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 8.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 44.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Dallas | Rice | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dallas | Rice | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $86,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $10,227 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $105 |
Diversity |
University of Dallas | Rice | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Dallas | Rice | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 47% | ||
Campus |
University of Dallas | Rice | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rice University is larger than than University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (8,672 students vs. 2,328 students)
University of Dallas vs. Rice Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dallas or Rice?
- Rice University is 21.2% more expensive to attend than University of Dallas for in-state tuition ($54,100.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Rice than University of Dallas ($54,100.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rice University than University of Dallas ($19,902 vs. $27,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dallas are 8.6% lower than costs at Rice University ($13,810 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas than Rice University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rice University students is 43.4% larger than aid received University of Dallas ($51,955 vs. $36,231)
University of Dallas vs. Rice Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dallas or Rice? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rice or University of Dallas .
- The average SAT score at Rice University (1482) is 265 points higher than at University of Dallas (1217)
- Incoming Rice students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at University of Dallas (27)
- Accepted freshman Rice students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at University of Dallas (3.9)
- University of Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (58.7%) than Rice (8.7%)
University of Dallas vs. Rice Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dallas 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 University of Dallas.
- The graduation rate at Rice is higher than University of Dallas (92% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Rice University earn on average $38,400 more per year than University of Dallas graduates after ten years. ($86,400 vs. $48,000)
- Rice University students graduate with a $13,773 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dallas graduates. ($10,227 vs. $24,000)
- Rice graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dallas graduates. ($105 vs. $248)
- More Rice graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dallas students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/