- Florida International University (FIU) is a public school while Rice University is a private school.
- FIU is located in Miami, FL and Rice University is located in Houston, TX.
- Rice University has more expensive tuition of $58,128 than FIU ($18,963).
- Rice University has tighter acceptance rate of 15.86% than FIU (54.07%).
- Rice University has higher SAT scores of 1,540 than FIU (1,150).
- FIU is larger with 55,609 students than Rice University (8,672 students).
Florida International University View More Rivals | Rice University View More Rivals | |
| #186 in National Universities #14 in Florida | Rankings | #15 in National Universities #1 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Miami, FL | Location | Houston, TX |
FIU| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,565 Florida residents $18,963 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $58,128 |
| $11,334 Florida residents $24,439 out-of-state | Graduate | $54,462 |
| $6,634 | Financial Aid | $48,958 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $85 graduate |
| 54.07% | Acceptance Rate | 15.86% |
| 40.58% | Yield | 36.59% |
| 1,150 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,540 SAT, 35 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 55,609 | Total Students | 8,672 |
| 45,688 | Undergraduate | 4,494 |
| 9,921 | Graduate | 4,178 |
| 14,804 | Online Enrollment | 498 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduation Rate | 93% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $52,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $91,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,403) $7,764 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,701) $10,200 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (25 meals per week) $4,800 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 24 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 1,401 Full-time 967 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 698 Full-time 149 Part-time |
| 5,547 Full-time 1,027 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,323 Full-time 220 Part-time |
| $92,273 for Faculties $66,515 Part-time | Average Salary | $150,288 for Faculties $74,170 Part-time |