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Overview |
U of R | Rice | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,160 | 8,556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #9 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | rice.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Rice | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,150 | $57,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,150 | $57,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,924 | $15,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,900 | $20,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,700 | $53,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 57% |
Admission |
U of R | Rice | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,680 | 31,059 | ||
| Admitted | 7,773 | 2,447 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.9% | 7.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 46% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1540 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 5, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
U of R | Rice | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Rice | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $86,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $10,227 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $105 |
Diversity |
U of R | Rice | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
U of R | Rice | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 48% | ||
Campus |
U of R | Rice | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Rice based on total student enrollment (12,160 students vs. 8,556 students)
U of R vs. Rice Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Rice?
- University of Rochester is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Rice for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $57,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at U of R than Rice University ($63,150.00 vs. $57,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rice University than U of R ($20,587 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rice University are 19% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($15,900 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than Rice University (74% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rice University students is 28.4% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($53,526 vs. $41,700)
U of R vs. Rice Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Rice? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rice or U of R .
- Accepted freshman Rice students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (35.9%) than Rice (7.9%)
U of R vs. Rice Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- The graduation rate at Rice is higher than University of Rochester (92% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Rice University earn on average $15,400 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($86,400 vs. $71,000)
- Rice University students graduate with a $14,273 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($10,227 vs. $24,500)
- Rice graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($105 vs. $253)
- More Rice graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/