<p>First, congrats on all those acceptances! That is a pretty impressive list; you should be proud.</p>
<p>That being said, I don’t think Rice is worth that much money. Such a large amount of debt can be incredibly crippling, and Oregon and IIT are no slouch at architecture - they’re quite good actually.</p>
<p>I understand Rice is your dream school, and I know the feeling of having to turn down your top choice for financial reasons (for me, CMU did not come through with the aid). However, if you’re comfortable at Oregon or IIT, I would suggest going there. You’ll still get a very good architecture education. BUT don’t go to a college you’re going to hate for the next five years. </p>
<p>It’s tough making a decision, isn’t it? Good Luck!</p>