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Houston, TX · Houston, TX
| Rice University | University of St Thomas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $13,370/yr | $19,359/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $5,827/yr | $18,441/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $11,000 | $19,928 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $563/yr | $17,453/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $3,217/yr | $17,972/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $17,755/yr | $21,543/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $48,466/yr | $26,086/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $117/mo | $211/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $18,100/yr | $10,840/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $18,100/yr | $10,898/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,440/yr | $1,094/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,140/yr | $3,846/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $79,788/yr | $45,672/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $64,144/yr | $34,634/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $64,144/yr | $34,634/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 17% | 42% |
| Students taking federal loans | 6.5% | 35% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 8% | 90% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1510–1570 | 980–1210 |
| SAT average | 1553 | 1090 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 34–35 | 18–25 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 35–36 · Math 33–36 | English 17–25 · Math 17–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 31,059 | 1,591 |
| Students accepted | 2,447 | 1,485 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,125 | 672 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 46% | 45% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 50% | 22% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 22% | 5% |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 95% | 69% |
| Freshmen who come back | 97% | 78% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $89,718/yr | $59,224/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $62,982–$143,920 | $37,152–$82,590 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 94% | 66% |
| White students graduating | 94% | 72% |
| Black students graduating | 88% | 47% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 94% | 70% |
| Asian students graduating | 98% | 74% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $79,751/yr | $49,971/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 87% | 78% |
| Graduate on time | 87% | 44% |
| Pell students who graduate | 93% | 71% |
| First-gen students who finish | 90% | 55% |
| Low-income students who finish | No data reported | 50% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $78,690/yr | $56,544/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Biological & Biomedical Sciences 16% · Engineering 16% · Computer & Information Sciences 15% | Health Professions 40% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Theology & Religious Vocations 8% |
| Most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 16% of degrees | Health Professions — 40% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Engineering — 16% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 15% of degrees | Theology & Religious Vocations — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Social Sciences — 10% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 7% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $131,154/yr | Educational Administration and Supervision — $92,624/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 57% | 9.1% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 4,776 | 3,220 |
| Students per professor | 6 : 1 | 16 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 4,172 | 936 |
| Average professor pay | $18,454/mo | $7,661/mo |
| Full-time professors | 84% | 96% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $65,041 | $35,252 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Houston, TX | Houston, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1891 | 1947 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 13% | 4.4% |
| Men | 50% | 41% |
| Women | 50% | 59% |
| White students | 26% | 16% |
| Black students | 7.9% | 11% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 17% | 55% |
| Asian students | 29% | 10% |
| Two or more races | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| Other / not reported | 2.4% | 1.7% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 14% | 38% |
| Part-time students | 2.2% | 14% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.4% | 22% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $47,816/yr | $12,002/yr |
| Endowment | $7.9B | $145.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 3,477 | 507 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $10,400/yr | $6,290/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,500/yr | $3,958/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 408 | 314 |
| Athletic scholarships | $20.0M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $70.4M | $3.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $70.4M | $3.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $1.0M | $14,593 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.