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UT Austin vs Rice University

Nestled in the vibrant cities of Austin and Houston, The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) and Rice University stand as two prominent beacons of higher education in Texas. While both institutions share a commitment to academic excellence and offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, they also possess distinct characteristics that set them apart. UT Austin, with its sprawling campus and diverse student body, boasts a higher acceptance rate and a broader selection of majors, catering to a wide range of academic interests. Rice University, on the other hand, prides itself on its smaller size, lower student-to-faculty ratio, and strong emphasis on research, providing a more intimate and personalized learning experience. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into the specifics of each university, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates, to help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.
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The University of Texas at Austin

Overview

Location Houston, Texas Austin, Texas
Campus setting City: Large City: Large
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Private (Non Profit) Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 97.0% 96.0%
Common app member Yes Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 9.5% 28.7%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $75
Graduate: $85
Undergraduate: $75
Graduate: $65
SAT range 1490 - 1570 1230 - 1500
ACT range 34 - 35 27 - 33
Students submitting SAT score 46.0% 56.0%
Students submitting ACT score 29.0% 26.0%
Total number of applicants 29,544 66,077
Total number of admissions given out 2,802 18,994
Admitted students who chose to enroll 1,226 9,060
Yield rate 43.8% 47.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Not required Not required
Recommendation letters Required Not required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price $71,745
In state: $29,788
Out of state: $59,032
Average net price $18,521 $16,589
Tuition $52,070
In state: $11,752
Out of state: $40,996
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $10,100
Meal plan: $4,700
$12,768
Available payment plans
  • Prepaid tuition plan
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 61.0%
Average amount $51,036 		51.0%
Average amount $12,725
Students receiving federal student loan 9.0%
Average amount $4,982 		28.0%
Average amount $4,961
Students taking out private loans 2.0%
Average amount $24,340 		1.0%
Average amount $16,366

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 4,247
Men 51.5% Women 48.5% 		40,916
Men 43.4% Women 56.6%
Graduate students 4,038
Men 63.9% Women 36.1% 		11,075
Men 49.5% Women 50.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Moderate
Moderate
Out-of-state students 56.1% 9.2%
International students 25.5% 9.1%
Campus local/setting City: Large City: Large
Dormitory capacity 3,533 7,809
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Texas California New York Florida Illinois Texas California New York New Jersey Illinois

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Computer and Information Science
  • Social Sciences
  • Physical Science
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
  • Communication and Journalism
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio 6:1 17:1
Institutional accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome

Graduation rate 92.3% 87.8%
Dropout rate 6.9% 11.7%
Transferred out N/A N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $122,770
  • Year 2: $129,481
  • Year 3: $145,256
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $128,659
  • Year 2: $127,993
  • Year 3: $134,258
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $78,801
  • Year 2: $83,915
  • Year 3: $92,763
Economics (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $87,989
  • Year 2: $72,884
  • Year 3: $81,590
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $70,400
  • Year 2: $68,219
  • Year 3: $76,594
History (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $49,840
  • Year 3: $61,295
Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $50,231
  • Year 3: $59,421
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $38,232
  • Year 2: $35,060
  • Year 3: $52,284
English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $28,009
  • Year 2: $46,087
  • Year 3: $46,363
Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $31,474
  • Year 2: $30,119
  • Year 3: $45,615
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $130,952
  • Year 2: $131,707
  • Year 3: $149,763
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $122,716
  • Year 2: $97,959
  • Year 3: $131,523
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $115,909
  • Year 2: $120,124
  • Year 3: $127,068
Law (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $92,526
  • Year 2: $100,607
  • Year 3: $120,559
Engineering, Other (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $109,082
  • Year 2: $106,421
  • Year 3: $119,993
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $86,247
  • Year 2: $102,706
  • Year 3: $108,654
Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $87,293
  • Year 2: $88,723
  • Year 3: $99,721
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $89,133
  • Year 2: $79,558
  • Year 3: $97,550
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $83,714
  • Year 2: $84,653
  • Year 3: $93,999
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $81,984
  • Year 2: $80,550
  • Year 3: $92,064

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