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title: Rice University vs. Southern Methodist University
description: "Head-to-head IPEDS statistics: Rice University vs. Southern Methodist University."
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# Rice University vs. Southern Methodist University

- [Rice University profile](/rice-university/)
- [Southern Methodist University profile](/southern-methodist-university/)

## Comparison metrics

| Metric | Rice University | Southern Methodist University |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Acceptance Rate | 7.9% | 61.2% |
| ACT Composite 75th Percentile | 36 | 34 |
| Annual In-State Tuition | $60,314 | $59,500 |
| Annual Out-of-State Tuition | $60,314 | $59,500 |
| Endowment (End of Year) | $7,931,811,000 | $2,163,920,000 |
| Room and Board | $18,100 | $19,064 |
| SAT Math 75th Percentile | 800 | 750 |
| SAT Reading 75th Percentile | 770 | 730 |
| Total Cost of Attendance (In-State) | $78,414 | $78,564 |
| Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State) | $78,414 | $78,564 |
| Total Student Enrollment | 8,556 | 11,842 |

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