| UCLA vs. Rice |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#17 in National Universities #15 in World University Rankings #5 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #15 in National Universities #86 in World University Rankings #1 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,747 California Residents $44,524 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$58,128 |
| cheaper$13,883 California Residents $28,985 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$54,462 |
| Less$21,322 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$48,958 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,540 SAT 35 ACT |
| Tighter8.57% | Acceptance Rate | Easier8.68% |
| Favorable50.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower44.07% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger46,430 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,672 |
| Larger32,423 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,494 |
| Larger14,007 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,178 |
| Larger607 | Online Student Population | Smaller498 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower92% | Graduate Rate | Higher93% |
| 3% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower97% | Retention Rate | Higher98% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 22,884) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,701) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,800) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
| 5,267 | Number of faculties | 847 |
| Higher$188,356 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$158,388 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.