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Rice UniversityHouston, TX
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Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Offered Degree1-2 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$58,128Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$65,997
expensive$54,462Graduate Tuitioncheaper$53,871
Less$48,958Average Financial Aid AmountMore$53,533
Admission
Higher1,540 SAT
35 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,530 SAT
34 ACT
Easier8.68%Acceptance RateTighter7.21%
Lower44.07%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable55.16%
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
Legacy status
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
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Accepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller8,672Total EnrollmentLarger23,161
Smaller4,494Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger8,993
Smaller4,178Graduate Student PopulationLarger14,168
Smaller498Online Student PopulationLarger1,123
Completion & Outcomes
Lower93%Graduate RateHigher96%
98%Retention Rate98%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,701)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,800)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,692)
Faculties
6 to 1Student to Faculty Ratio6 to 1
847Number of faculties2,665
Lower$158,388Average Faculty SalaryHigher$168,344
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.