| Rice vs. UC Berkeley |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#15 in National Universities #86 in World University Rankings #1 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #18 in National Universities #18 in World University Rankings #6 in California 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 | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$58,128 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$14,850 California Residents $45,627 Out-of-State |
| expensive$54,462 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,261 California Residents $30,363 Out-of-State |
| More$48,958 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$22,200 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,540 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter8.68% | Acceptance Rate | Easier11.33% |
| Lower44.07% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable46.33% |
| 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 Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,672 | Total Enrollment | Larger45,307 |
| Smaller4,494 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,479 |
| Smaller4,178 | Graduate Student Population | Larger12,828 |
| Smaller498 | Online Student Population | Larger1,622 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower93% | Graduate Rate | Higher94% |
| Higher98% | Retention Rate | Lower96% |
| 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: 9,765) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,800) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 847 | Number of faculties | 2,703 |
| Lower$158,388 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$175,852 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.