<p>Academically, both are known for intense academics. Although I would say that UChicago is slightly better academically than Rice, the differences are very minute and are not worth an extra $100,000 over four years. I have many friends here who turned down UChicago for Rice; you will be in good company.</p>
<p>Of course it is up to you… if you really feel you will be happier at UChicago, go there. You don’t want to enroll at Rice and start having second thoughts about not going to UChicago.</p>