Hi, I’m looking for schools that are similar to Rice, BUT they are not as selective. They can still be good schools, but I need to come up with a list of non-reaches, matches to apply to (say I’m at least “average” for Rice to give you an idea where I stand). I love Rice’s culture; it seems the most unique to me. It lacks Greek culture, it has sports, and it is in the middle of a big city (but it doesn’t feel like it). All of these factors are important to me. Oh, and engineering! What schools possess these traits, but they are not as selective?
Macalester has almost everything you described, though it’s a good deal smaller and not exactly known for sports.
Fordham could be a good safety.