<p>I hear rumors that Rice is considerably cheaper in comparison to many universities of its caliber. </p>
<p>Is it true that they're pretty good in terms of cost at rice? And are they good about scholarships, even if you don't live below the poverty line? (My family is supposedly "well-off" by people in financial aid offices, so the chances of me getting aid due to financial circumstances are pretty slim.)</p>
<p>Tuition is around $29k and with room and board = $43k. Definitely cheaper than most in the 50s</p>
<p>Maybe it is a little cheaper but don't count on financial aid... :(</p>
<p>If your parents make less than 60k, Rice will meet your need 100% without loans.
And yes, they are really good on FA.</p>
<p>I think it's actually less than 80K</p>
<p>yeah for the 09-10 freshman class it was raised to 80k...
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Starting with the 09-10 freshman class, Rice will no longer award loans to students whose family income is below $80,000. All of these students' financial need will be met through a combination of grants, work study, merit aid (if qualified) and institutional funds.
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