Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Princeton's yield is 33 pts higher than Rice's
Yield rate - 2
Princeton is 1.7× more selective than Rice
Acceptance rate - 3
Princeton'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
- PrincetonUltra 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
- PrincetonTest-optional
How they read a record
Rice
, GPA, class rank, and tests are all very important.
Princeton
The high school record is required; GPA, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Rice | Princeton |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Considered |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Very important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Very important | Required |
| Essay | Very important | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not 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