<p>I think it’s time to put some facts in perspectives … In my opinion itsme is right and Antarius is not really wrong, either.</p>
<p>Checking the USNews-rankings, Rice is only listed in Biomed Eng. in the top ten (#6). Other schools (most of the ones itsme mentions) are ranked in the top ten in multiple different disciplines, making them more famous for engineering. </p>
<p>I am not sure, but I believe Rice is ranked overall probably in the top 30-40 schools for ‘Engineering in general’. </p>
<p>What is the ambition of ImThatGuy? If his plan is to study at a top ten school, then Rice is only good for Biomed. Eng. </p>
<p>Personally, I saw Rice always as a top medical school and a good science school with good engineering, too (remember: good <> top) - whereby certain courses can be top (e.g. Biomed)</p>