<p>I love Rice. My wife went there for her MArch, and getting to know the 5th year seniors who were in her class I thought it would was a great undergraduate experience. However you have to be a little cold-blodded about it. Would it be worth graduating with $100,000 in debt? No, I don’t think so. Even at a 3% interest rate that would be about $1,000 a month for the next ten years. Would it be worth $50,000 in debt? Possibly. Look hard at what resources your parents are going to be able to give you and do the math. A good school might add 10% to your starting salary, but not enough to cover a significant debt.</p>
<p>rick</p>