Houston, TX · Houston, TX · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Rice University | University of Houston | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 8.0% | 73.9% |
| In-State Tuition | $64,144 | $9,717 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $64,144 | $22,547 |
| Average Net Price | $23,589 | $14,309 |
| Graduation Rate | 95.0% | 65.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 8,961 | 47,980 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 6 | 22 |
GradFax Analysis
Rice University accepts 8.0% of applicants. University of Houston accepts 73.9%. Rice University's tuition is $64,144. University of Houston's is $9,717. That's a $54,427 difference per year. Rice University graduates 95% of students in 6 years. University of Houston graduates 65%.
Bottom Line
University of Houston is public; Rice University is private. If you're an in-state student, University of Houston will cost significantly less. Check the net price numbers above before deciding.
After aid, the average student pays $23,589/year at Rice University and $14,309/year at University of Houston. University of Houston is cheaper for most people.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Rice University. It accepts 8.0% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
University of Houston, on average. After aid, students pay $14,309/year versus $23,589/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Rice University: 95% of students finish in 6 years. University of Houston is at 65%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.