College comparison

Rice vs UChicago

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Rice Houston, TX	UChicago Chicago, IL
Acceptance rateUniversity of Chicago is more selective	8%	4%
SAT (25–75)	1510–1570	1510–1580
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	4,776	7,569
Avg net price	$13,370	$14,860
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Houston, TX	Chicago, IL

Quick answers

Is Rice University or University of Chicago harder to get into?

University of Chicago is more selective: Rice University's acceptance rate is approximately 8% and University of Chicago's is approximately 4% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Rice University vs University of Chicago?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1510–1570 at Rice University and 1510–1580 at University of Chicago. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.