<p>The problem with Rice is, um, Houston.</p>
<p>The problem with U. Cinn. is, um, Cincinnati. </p>
<p>Both cities have their “charms” (but personally, I think you have to look hard for such things in Houston…) but neither is a great college town compared to Boston.</p>
<p>OTOH, Rice is very well endowed and has relatively low costs.</p>