similar to Rice

[Anonymous]

Tufts

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Carleton, if the skiing can be cross-country.

I was coming here to say this. My son went to Carleton and many of his classmates had also cross applied to Rice and/or had siblings there.

Doesn’t check all the boxes but seems to appeal to many of the same sorts of kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can't help with skiing, but for the friendly, smart students, good connections to professors, access to research opportunities as an undergrad, on a beautiful campus:

For mid-size R1s:
• Brown
• Tufts
• William & Mary
• WashU
• Yale

Somewhat-similar LACs to take a look at (though I think the R1s above are better fits): Carleton, Haverford.

Would strongly recommend Rice in the ED round, if finances aren't a factor.

This is a.great list. I'm a new poster with a kid at Rice who applied to all of the bolded schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can't help with skiing, but for the friendly, smart students, good connections to professors, access to research opportunities as an undergrad, on a beautiful campus:

For mid-size R1s:
• Brown
• Tufts
• William & Mary
• WashU
• Yale

Somewhat-similar LACs to take a look at (though I think the R1s above are better fits): Carleton, Haverford.

Would strongly recommend Rice in the ED round, if finances aren't a factor.

Nah. These are excellent schools but not "similar to Rice".

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Carleton, if the skiing can be cross-country.

OP wants a major city.

[Anonymous]

Yale, Tufts

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Carleton, if the skiing can be cross-country.

OP wants a major city.

OP said near a major city. It’s not clear from the post how near or how major. It’s hard to find “twin” institutions, so presumably the applicant will identify the trade-offs they’re willing to make.

[Anonymous]

Colorado College would be an excellent option. Close to city. Skiing nearby. Collaborative peers.

[Anonymous]

Yale
Northwestern
WashU

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son is also very interested in rice. Is it just as hard as any other t20 schools to get into?

This analysis placed Rice 16th nationally by selectivity:

College & University Rankings in 2026 https://share.google/7N1WuNwYnTPxsRgID

[Anonymous]

Any schools similar to Rice but easier to get into ? Location does not matter. Thx!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yale
Northwestern
WashU

Agree with Yale and WashU. Not Northwestern. UChicago seems to meet all of OPs requirements.

[Anonymous]

Tangent (sorry) — what is the vibe at WashU? I had thought it was a little preppier or frattier — is that not the case?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Carleton, if the skiing can be cross-country.

OP wants a major city.

You can be in the Twin Cities in 30 minutes.

[Anonymous]

To parents whose kids are already in Rice.

Could you please share your thoughts on 1)Residential Schools
2) Learning environment
3) Dorms

DD got in from WA and appreciate your feedback.