- University of North Texas (UNT) 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 UNT ($21,244).
- Rice University has tighter acceptance rate of 15.86% than UNT (72.41%).
- Rice University has higher SAT scores of 1,540 than UNT (1,120).
- UNT is larger with 44,767 students than Rice University (8,672 students).
University of North Texas View More Rivals | Rice University View More Rivals | |
| #234 in National Universities #28 in Texas | Rankings | #15 in National Universities #1 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Denton, TX | Location | Houston, TX |
UNT| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's 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 | ||
| $11,164 Texas residents $21,244 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $58,128 |
| $9,062 Texas residents $16,622 out-of-state | Graduate | $54,462 |
| $7,417 | Financial Aid | $48,958 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $85 graduate |
| 72.41% | Acceptance Rate | 15.86% |
| 36.97% | Yield | 36.59% |
| 1,120 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,540 SAT, 35 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 44,767 | Total Students | 8,672 |
| 33,023 | Undergraduate | 4,494 |
| 11,744 | Graduate | 4,178 |
| 5,787 | Online Enrollment | 498 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 58% | Graduation Rate | 93% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $49,300 | 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: 6,419) | 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 | ||
| 23 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 1,138 Full-time 420 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 698 Full-time 149 Part-time |
| 3,598 Full-time 475 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,323 Full-time 220 Part-time |
| $95,498 for Faculties $58,572 Part-time | Average Salary | $150,288 for Faculties $74,170 Part-time |