Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Massachusetts Institute of Technology's yield is 44 pts higher than Rice's
Yield rate - 2
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is 1.8× more selective than Rice
Acceptance rate - 3
Massachusetts Institute of Technology's SAT midpoint is 15 points higher than Rice's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUltra selective
- RiceUltra selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1400–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 30–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyTest scores required
- RiceTest-optional
How they read a record
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
, GPA, and tests are all important; class rank is considered.
Rice
, GPA, class rank, and tests are all very important.
What they look at
| Factor | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Rice |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Important | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Very important |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Important | Very important |
| Essay | Important | Very important |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Massachusetts Institute of Technology Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Massachusetts Institute of Technology Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;Rice University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Rice University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Rice University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why