| Rice vs. St. Mary's |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#15 in National Universities #86 in World University Rankings #1 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #3 in Federal Region VI Universities #14 in Texas Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$61,247 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$37,434 |
| expensive$57,030 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$21,726 |
| More$50,264 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$25,747 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,550 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,100 SAT 20 ACT |
| Tighter8.00% | Acceptance Rate | Easier97.76% |
| Favorable44.20% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.62% |
| 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 Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger8,961 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,456 |
| Larger4,789 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,149 |
| Larger4,172 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,307 |
| Larger541 | Online Student Population | Smaller205 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher95% | Graduate Rate | Lower59% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,701) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,615) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,800) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,236) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 938 | Number of faculty | 355 |
| Higher$166,082 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,441 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.