| Rice vs. FAU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#15 in National Universities #86 in World University Rankings #1 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #166 in National Universities #12 in Florida Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$61,247 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$4,879 Florida Residents $17,324 Out-of-State |
| expensive$57,030 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,693 Florida Residents $18,482 Out-of-State |
| More$50,264 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,289 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,550 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,120 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter8.00% | Acceptance Rate | Easier66.13% |
| Favorable44.20% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.31% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,961 | Total Enrollment | Larger31,607 |
| Smaller4,789 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger24,876 |
| Smaller4,172 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,731 |
| Smaller541 | Online Student Population | Larger6,454 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher95% | Graduate Rate | Lower63% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,701) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,131) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,800) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,065) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty24 to 1 |
| 938 | Number of faculty | 1,239 |
| Higher$166,082 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,727 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.