| Rice vs. Alabama at Birmingham |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#15 in National Universities #86 in World University Rankings #1 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #213 in National Universities #4 in Alabama Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$58,128 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,832 Alabama Residents $21,864 Out-of-State |
| expensive$54,462 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,424 Alabama Residents $20,556 Out-of-State |
| More$48,958 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,889 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,540 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,300 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter8.68% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.68% |
| Favorable44.07% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower25.71% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,672 | Total Enrollment | Larger21,639 |
| Smaller4,494 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger13,032 |
| Smaller4,178 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,607 |
| Smaller498 | Online Student Population | Larger5,984 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher93% | Graduate Rate | Lower64% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| Higher98% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
| 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: 3,480) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,800) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,780) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 847 | Number of faculties | 2,958 |
| Higher$158,388 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$106,434 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.