Anonymous
Post 03/26/2026 09:20     Subject: similar to Rice
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.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2026 19:39     Subject: similar to Rice
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
Post 03/08/2026 18:50     Subject: similar to Rice
Tangent (sorry) — what is the vibe at WashU? I had thought it was a little preppier or frattier — is that not the case?
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2026 18:14     Subject: similar to Rice
Anonymous wrote:Yale
Northwestern
WashU


Agree with Yale and WashU. Not Northwestern. UChicago seems to meet all of OPs requirements.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2026 16:52     Subject: Re:similar to Rice
Any schools similar to Rice but easier to get into ? Location does not matter. Thx!
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2026 11:09     Subject: similar to Rice
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
Post 03/08/2026 10:08     Subject: similar to Rice
Yale
Northwestern
WashU
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2026 09:43     Subject: similar to Rice
Colorado College would be an excellent option. Close to city. Skiing nearby. Collaborative peers.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2026 09:16     Subject: similar to Rice
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
Post 03/08/2026 01:54     Subject: similar to Rice
Yale, Tufts
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2026 01:29     Subject: similar to Rice
Anonymous wrote:Carleton, if the skiing can be cross-country.

OP wants a major city.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2026 01:26     Subject: similar to Rice
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
Post 03/08/2026 00:03     Subject: similar to Rice
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
Post 03/07/2026 23:54     Subject: similar to Rice
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
Post 03/07/2026 23:53     Subject: similar to Rice
Tufts