Duke vs Rice

[Anonymous]

Which school would you pick for a computer science major?

[Anonymous]

duke

[Anonymous]

Wow! very good schools! Congrats!! probably Duke

[Anonymous]

Duke obviously.

[Anonymous]

Rice belongs to a certain tier of schools (the others are WashU, Emory, Tufts, maybe Vanderbilt) that are all sort of non-descript, almost-elite-but-not-quite schools that don't really have any distinguishing, standout characteristics and are all sort of interchangeable. Duke is the way to go.

[Anonymous]

Duke

[Anonymous]

Each of these schools is strong, but neither has something for everyone. Stated differently, each is a good fit for certain types students, but not others, compared to HYPS where there is a niche for everyone who can get in.

More social, rah-rah types would tend to prefer Duke, and more introspective, intellectual kids would tend to prefer Rice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Each of these schools is strong, but neither has something for everyone. Stated differently, each is a good fit for certain types students, but not others, compared to HYPS where there is a niche for everyone who can get in.

More social, rah-rah types would tend to prefer Duke, and more introspective, intellectual kids would tend to prefer Rice.

Good points. What is the main draw of Rice? Is it the pipeline to venture capital and Silicon Valley? Something else?

[Anonymous]

Milk shake or ice cream float?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Each of these schools is strong, but neither has something for everyone. Stated differently, each is a good fit for certain types students, but not others, compared to HYPS where there is a niche for everyone who can get in.

More social, rah-rah types would tend to prefer Duke, and more introspective, intellectual kids would tend to prefer Rice.

This is so important. A less extrovert kid would feel lonely at Duke. Please check Duke sub reddits. The only exception is if you are East Asian---they have buit up a strong non Greek community there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Rice belongs to a certain tier of schools (the others are WashU, Emory, Tufts, maybe Vanderbilt) that are all sort of non-descript, almost-elite-but-not-quite schools that don't really have any distinguishing, standout characteristics and are all sort of interchangeable. Duke is the way to go.

I would say a kind collaborative fun yet academically focused culture for RICE.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Which school would you pick for a computer science major?

Duke is higher on the prestige scale. If social sciences, I would say Duke. But for CS major, access to internships and tech hubs is very important. Houston is not a tech hub but Austin 3 hours away is becoming a HUGE and growing one.

[Anonymous]

RICE all the way. Especially for CS major.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:RICE all the way. Especially for CS major.

Yes, exactly. Rice is a fantastic school, particularly for STEM subjects. Plus it's a smaller, very warm and friendly student body. For CS it's a no-brainer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:RICE all the way. Especially for CS major.

yes, Please!! For CS, go to one known for STEM.