Rice vs. Carnegie Mellon vs. Wash U

<p>Which is better for math, computer science and/or physics?</p>

<p>CMU > Rice > WUSt.L</p>

<p>From an undergraduates perspective, I’d probably go to Rice. Vastly under appreciated in most parts of the country.</p>

<p>modest melody, how do you like Brown? How does it rate for math, comp sci and physics?</p>

<p>According to US News, Rice scores 3.7 out of 5 for math, CMU scores 3.6, and Wash U. 3.4.</p>

<p>^^^ BTW, they have Brown at 4.2.</p>

<p>Carnegie Mellon has a top 5 program in computer science.</p>

<p>when you mention computer science, and maths (as integrated tool with computer science), you shouldn’t end your list of top schools without CMU in it. This is CMU’s forte. Give credit where credit is due. Please!!!</p>

<p>^^^ Who are you talking to??</p>

<p>^ not you obviously :D</p>

<p>^^^ I figured that! :)</p>

<p>mom22girls-- for computer science and applied math, Brown is definitely up on top. You’d be hard pressed to find a better school for undergraduate computer science. Taking courses your freshman year with researchers as renowned as Tom Doeppner and Andy Van Dam, both of whom are also amazing teachers, is pretty awesome. We’re top stop for recruiters from every major software company, sending graduates yearly to Apple, Pixar, Microsoft, ILM, Adobe, SUN, IBM, and even some more boutique shops like D.E. Shaw (consulting, but they love CS people). </p>

<p>Pure math I think we’re not quite as good as the tippy top schools but still quite strong. </p>

<p>We have a broad range of interest in the physics department that keeps us amply able to prepare students for graduate school, but we’re particularly strong in areas of physics that can work with other departments on campus. Biophysics is definitely one area where I feel we’re top notch.</p>

<p>As for Brown in general, I cannot recommend it enough. If you have any more specific questions feel free to jump in the Brown forum or PM me.</p>