Rice University and University of North Texas are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Rice is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Houston, TX and UNT is a four-year, public school located in Denton, TX.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| Rice University | vs. | University of North Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, Texas | Location | Denton, Texas |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| $61,247 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$11,309
Out-Of-State$21,149 |
| 61% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 71% |
| $54,440 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $9,744 |
| 8.00 % | Acceptance Rates | 72.23 % |
| 44.20 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 24.21 % |
| 1,550 | SAT Score | 1,100 |
| 35 | ACT Score | 23 |
| 95 % | Graduation Rate | 61 % |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 10 % |
| 97 % | Retention Rate | 77 % |
| 8,961 | Student Population | 46,864 |
| 779 | Number of Faculties | 1,036 |
| 6 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 25 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |
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