- University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) is a public school while Rice University is a private school.
- UNC Charlotte is located in Charlotte, NC and Rice University is located in Houston, TX.
- Rice University has more expensive tuition of $58,128 than UNC Charlotte ($21,876).
- Rice University has tighter acceptance rate of 15.86% than UNC Charlotte (65.84%).
- Rice University has higher SAT scores of 1,540 than UNC Charlotte (1,180).
- UNC Charlotte is larger with 29,551 students than Rice University (8,672 students).
University of North Carolina at Charlotte View More Rivals | Rice University View More Rivals | |
| #230 in National Universities #17 in North Carolina | Rankings | #15 in National Universities #1 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Charlotte, NC | Location | Houston, TX |
UNC Charlotte| 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 (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,214 North Carolina residents $21,876 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $58,128 |
| $7,869 North Carolina residents $22,438 out-of-state | Graduate | $54,462 |
| $7,577 | Financial Aid | $48,958 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $85 graduate |
| 65.84% | Acceptance Rate | 15.86% |
| 30.69% | Yield | 36.59% |
| 1,180 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,540 SAT, 35 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 29,551 | Total Students | 8,672 |
| 23,461 | Undergraduate | 4,494 |
| 6,090 | Graduate | 4,178 |
| 3,111 | Online Enrollment | 498 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduation Rate | 93% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 84% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $50,300 | 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,039) $7,322 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 | ||
| 20 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 1,095 Full-time 479 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 698 Full-time 149 Part-time |
| 3,579 Full-time 594 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,323 Full-time 220 Part-time |
| $88,970 for Faculties $62,452 Part-time | Average Salary | $150,288 for Faculties $74,170 Part-time |