<p>So I have been accepted to both, and I cannot make my mind up about where to attend. I've been given almost a full ride to CMU, and my Rice FA hasn't come out yet, but I'm expecting similar. I'm planning to study civil engineering, and i'm looking for a school that will teach me to excel in my field. However, I am also looking for prestige.... I live in a small town near Dallas, and i am tired of Texas. Is Rice have a different culture in comparison to Texas? And which is the better city, Pittsburgh or Houston? And in what categories? Which has a better social life or party scene? I can buckle down to study, but all work and no play, blah blah blah. What are the pros and cons of each school? I am seriously torn. My dad is pushing for CMU and my mom for Rice, but the decision is up to me. Any comments would be great. Thanks!</p>
<p>rice will have better weather / social scene. I’m not but sure about the Rice campus, but CMU is at least pretty centrally located in Pittsburgh, so there is a lot to do around here.</p>
<p>If you’re doing CS, definitely CMU. Engineering/humanities i guess it’s a toss-up. Rice seems to have the better reputation for pre-med</p>