| USC vs. Rice |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#20 in National Universities #66 in World University Rankings #7 in California 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 | ||
| Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice), Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research) |
| 2023 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$64,726 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$54,960 |
| expensive$64,666 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$52,342 |
| Less$41,493 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$46,239 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,475 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,530 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier12.51% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter9.48% |
| Lower41.29% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable43.75% |
| High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger49,318 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,285 |
| Larger20,790 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,247 |
| Larger28,528 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,038 |
| Larger7,556 | Online Student Population | Smaller511 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 92% | Graduate Rate | 92% |
| Lower96% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,700) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,533) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,634) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,700) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
| 3,708 | Number of faculties | 847 |
| Lower$142,538 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$150,288 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.