| UPenn vs. Rice |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#9 in National Universities #10 in World University Rankings #1 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #15 in National Universities #86 in World University Rankings #1 in Texas Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate (Research) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$61,710 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$52,895 |
| cheaper$42,932 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$49,941 |
| More$44,232 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$43,615 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,525 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,530 SAT 35 ACT |
| Tighter5.87% | Acceptance Rate | Easier9.48% |
| Favorable73.18% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower43.75% |
| High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations TOEFL |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger26,552 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,643 |
| Larger11,155 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,076 |
| Larger15,397 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,567 |
| Larger17,087 | Online Student Population | Smaller418 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher96% | Graduate Rate | Lower92% |
| Lower95% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,400) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,309) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,416) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,400) |
| Faculties | ||
| 6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 2,536 | Number of faculties | 847 |
| Higher$168,314 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$147,399 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.