Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Johns Hopkins's yield is 4 pts higher than Rice's
Yield rate - 2
Johns Hopkins admits 6.4% vs. 8.0% at Rice
Acceptance rate - 3
Johns Hopkins's SAT midpoint is 10 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
- RiceUltra selective
- Johns HopkinsUltra 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
- RiceTest-optional
- Johns HopkinsTest-optional
How they read a record
Rice
, GPA, class rank, and tests are all very important.
Johns Hopkins
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Rice | Johns Hopkins |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Very important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Very important | Required |
| Essay | Very important | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Considered |
Sources:Rice University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Rice University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Rice University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About 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