Princeton vs Rice
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJCatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Rice UniversityHouston, TXCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Princeton lists Mass every weekday; Rice lists Mass every weekday.
- Princeton lists confession 5 times a week; Rice, 8 times a week.
- Princeton has the higher graduation rate: 98% against 95% at Rice.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Princeton has the lower price after aid: $41 a year, against $5,827 at Rice.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
5 times a week
8 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
2 times a week
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Princeton, NJ
Houston, TX
Setting
City
City
Students
8,922
8,556
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
5%
8%
Average SAT
1553
1553
ACT middle 50%
34–35
34–35
Graduation rate
98%
95%
First-year retention
98%
97%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$6,128
$13,370
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$41
$5,827
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$352
$563
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$1,217
$3,217
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$4,478
$17,755
Net price, over $110,000 income
$36,094
$48,466
Median debt
$10,320
$11,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$110,066
$89,718
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.