| Rice vs. UNC Charlotte |
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|---|---|---|
#15 in National Universities #86 in World University Rankings #1 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #230 in National Universities #11 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$61,247 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,239 North Carolina Residents $22,492 Out-of-State |
| expensive$57,030 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,037 North Carolina Residents $23,072 Out-of-State |
| More$50,264 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,241 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,550 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,250 SAT 25 ACT |
| Tighter8.00% | Acceptance Rate | Easier79.60% |
| Favorable44.20% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower24.49% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,961 | Total Enrollment | Larger31,091 |
| Smaller4,789 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger24,868 |
| Smaller4,172 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,223 |
| Smaller541 | Online Student Population | Larger2,925 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher95% | Graduate Rate | Lower69% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 21% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower85% |
| 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: 6,039) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,800) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 938 | Number of faculty | 1,553 |
| Higher$166,082 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$106,799 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.