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Columbia University vs. Rice

Columbia University ranked #6 and Rice ranked #15 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Columbia University in the City of New York and Rice University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Columbia University's tuition ($69,045) is more expensive than Rice ($58,128).
  • Columbia University's acceptance rate (3.95%) is lower than Rice (8.68%).
  • Columbia University has higher yield (64.06%) than Rice (44.07%).
  • Rice's SAT score (1,540) is higher than Columbia University (1,530).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.
  • Columbia University (34,782 students) is larger than Rice (8,672 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Columbia University ($49,638) has higher amount of financial aid than Rice ($48,958).
  • Columbia University's graduation rate (95%) is higher than Rice (93%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$69,045
Financial Aid
$49,638
Test Scores
1,530 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
3.95% Acceptance Rate
64.06% Yield
Enrollment
8,902 Undergraduate
25,880 Graduate
1,111 Online Students
Graduation Rate
95% Graduation Rate
98% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
6 to 1 Students to Faculty
4,327 Faculties (full-time)
18,250 Staffs (full-time)
$179,871 Faculty Salary
$90,193 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,986 annual charge
-13,109 capacity
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Rice University

Rice University

Private, 4 years • Houston, TX #15 National Universities, #1 in Texas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$58,128
Financial Aid
$48,958
Test Scores
1,540 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
8.68% Acceptance Rate
44.07% Yield
Enrollment
4,494 Undergraduate
4,178 Graduate
498 Online Students
Graduation Rate
93% Graduation Rate
98% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
6 to 1 Students to Faculty
698 Faculties (full-time)
3,323 Staffs (full-time)
$150,288 Faculty Salary
$74,170 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,200 annual charge
-3,701 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,800 annual charge
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