- The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a public school while Rice University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- Rice University has more expensive tuition of $58,128 than UTEP ($25,512).
- Rice University has tighter acceptance rate of 15.86% than UTEP (100.00%).
- Rice University has higher SAT scores of 1,540 than UTEP (980).
- UTEP is larger with 23,880 students than Rice University (8,672 students).
The University of Texas at El Paso View More Rivals | Rice University View More Rivals | |
| #290 in National Universities #40 in Texas | Rankings | #15 in National Universities #1 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| El Paso, TX | Location | Houston, TX |
UTEP| Known as | | |
| 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 | ||
| $9,744 Texas residents $25,512 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $58,128 |
| $7,166 Texas residents $16,621 out-of-state | Graduate | $54,462 |
| $8,236 | Financial Aid | $48,958 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $85 graduate |
| 100.00% | Acceptance Rate | 15.86% |
| 38.19% | Yield | 36.59% |
| 980 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,540 SAT, 35 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 23,880 | Total Students | 8,672 |
| 20,165 | Undergraduate | 4,494 |
| 3,715 | Graduate | 4,178 |
| 2,218 | Online Enrollment | 498 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduation Rate | 93% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $43,300 | 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: 988) | 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 | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 765 Full-time 354 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 698 Full-time 149 Part-time |
| 2,441 Full-time 523 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,323 Full-time 220 Part-time |
| $82,728 for Faculties $56,278 Part-time | Average Salary | $150,288 for Faculties $74,170 Part-time |