| Rice vs. HSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#15 in National Universities #86 in World University Rankings #1 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #10 in Federal Region VI Universities #24 in Texas Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$61,247 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$32,960 |
| expensive$57,030 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,110 |
| More$50,264 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$24,242 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,550 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,100 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter8.00% | Acceptance Rate | Easier90.00% |
| Favorable44.20% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.23% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger8,961 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,665 |
| Larger4,789 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,291 |
| Larger4,172 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller374 |
| Larger541 | Online Student Population | Smaller148 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher95% | Graduate Rate | Lower46% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 33% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower65% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,701) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,306) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,800) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,900) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 938 | Number of faculty | 152 |
| Higher$166,082 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$72,089 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.