- Rice University is a private school while Old Dominion University (ODU) is a public school.
- Rice University is located in Houston, TX and ODU is located in Norfolk, VA.
- Rice University has more expensive tuition of $58,128 than ODU ($32,662).
- Rice University has tighter acceptance rate of 15.86% than ODU (85.72%).
- Rice University has higher SAT scores of 1,540 than ODU (1,170).
- ODU is larger with 23,107 students than Rice University (8,672 students).
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| #15 in National Universities #1 in Texas | Rankings | #269 in National Universities #30 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Houston, TX | Location | Norfolk, VA |
| Known as | ODU | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $58,128 | Undergraduate | $12,262 Virginia residents $32,662 out-of-state |
| $54,462 | Graduate | $14,848 Virginia residents $35,008 out-of-state |
| $48,958 | Financial Aid | $8,858 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $85 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 15.86% | Acceptance Rate | 85.72% |
| 36.59% | Yield | 30.71% |
| 1,540 SAT, 35 ACT | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,672 | Total Students | 23,107 |
| 4,494 | Undergraduate | 18,375 |
| 4,178 | Graduate | 4,732 |
| 498 | Online Enrollment | 8,674 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 93% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 24% | |
| 98% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $91,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,701) $10,200 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,787) $7,998 average annual costs |
| ✔ (25 meals per week) $4,800 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 6 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 698 Full-time 149 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 844 Full-time 580 Part-time |
| 3,323 Full-time 220 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,410 Full-time 830 Part-time |
| $150,288 for Faculties $74,170 Part-time | Average Salary | $83,593 for Faculties $65,049 Part-time |