<p>Another student asked the same question about UT and Rice Chem E. Here is the thread. UT has INCREDIBLE research opportunities and resources. There is a good reason it is ranked higher. You will note in this thread that even a Rice grad advised the student to go to UT. Please look at this thread and then ask more questions if you have any.</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-texas-austin/1124700-rice-vs-ut-austin-chem-mech-engineering-undergrad.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-texas-austin/1124700-rice-vs-ut-austin-chem-mech-engineering-undergrad.html</a></p>