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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 ($68,171) is more expensive than Rice ($58,128).
  • Columbia University's acceptance rate (4.23%) is lower than Rice (7.88%).
  • Columbia University has higher yield (63.14%) than Rice (45.97%).
  • Rice's SAT score (1,550) is higher than Columbia University (1,540).
  • 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 ($52,519) has higher amount of financial aid than Rice ($50,264).
  • Rice's graduation rate (96%) is higher than Columbia University (95%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$68,171
Financial Aid
$52,519
Test Scores
1,540 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
4.23% Acceptance Rate
63.14% Yield
Enrollment
8,902 Undergraduate
25,880 Graduate
1,111 Online Students
Graduation Rate
95% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out 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
-$10,440 annual charge
-13,284 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
$50,264
Test Scores
1,550 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
7.88% Acceptance Rate
45.97% Yield
Enrollment
4,494 Undergraduate
4,178 Graduate
498 Online Students
Graduation Rate
96% 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
-$10,400 annual charge
-3,477 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,500 annual charge
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