Rice vs MIT

Colleges and Universities A-Z Rice University
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<p>Last try..</p>

<p>So, I was lucky enough to be accepted into both universities. However, I only get to go to one! So, any advice about where I should go? I am interested in doing Bioengineering, and I know that both schools have top programs! Any advice, etc?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

<p>Selter</p>

<p>PS. I have visited both campuses already!</p>

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<p>Linking you to what I posted on another thread…
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/rice-university/902390-berkeley-regents-v-rice-v-cornell-v-northwestern-bioe-cellular-tissue-eng.html#post1064553740[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/rice-university/902390-berkeley-regents-v-rice-v-cornell-v-northwestern-bioe-cellular-tissue-eng.html#post1064553740&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Also, I chose Rice over MIT, but I got into the latter of the waitlist if that makes a difference.</p>

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<p>lol…go to MIT.</p>

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<p>Well, it depends on what you want. Both schools will give you a good undergraduate experience, but things to consider include:

  1. Size, Rice is smaller (easier to find professors to do research and stuff)
  2. Houston or Boston
  3. Rice has beer bike, MIT does not (this is pretty important)
  4. Alot of people will tell you to go to MIT just because it is more “prestigious,” but thats only in the minds of the average person who does not have any say in where you go after you graduate. In other words, important people (graduate schools, companies, etc) know Rice is ridiculously awesome. So, prestige should not be a factor in your decision unless you really really care about the opinion of Mr. Hobo down the street.
  5. Choose the one you like better in terms of non-academic stuff since like I said before, both schools are very strong academically. </p>

<p>Also, I would just like to say that the professors at Rice are all incredibly smart and they really do care that their students learn. Additionally, Rice’s small size makes it easy for students to work together and also allows professors to really know you. So, it is probably easier to find research at Rice since there are a smaller number of students here. </p>

<p>In conclusion, you have to make the decision yourself. That said, I hope to see you at Rice next year.</p>

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<p>I agree with Demonic, look at the campus culture and see how you fit in to each school. On the whole, I think Rice is much more laid back. MIT definitely has a more intensely intellectual, “learning for learning’s sake” vibe. Academically, there are great opportunities at both school, but socially, which school will you like better?</p>