Rice (CS) vs UT (CSB) vs UIUC (CS)

PrdMomto1
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 23:21:35 +0000

My daughter goes to Rice and I get the impression that the CS requirements are such that many CS majors double major or major and minor. I would think a business minor with CS would be totally doable and possibility a double major though I’m not really sure how double majors work since my D hasn’t done one. If you choose not to go that route, graduating early might be possible (I know a couple of CS majors who have), which would save you some money. Rice is very flexible when you change majors so if you change your mind regarding CS it would be easy to move to something else.

If there is a big cost difference I’m not sure UIUC is worth choosing over Texas - unless you just want to get out of state. It’s obviously a great program, and I’m an Illinois alum, but Texas is really good too! And Austin is a pretty cool town!

As for Rice and UT - that’s a hard one. VERY different schools with different things going for them. How much does the financial difference matter to your family? I assume as a CS major you don’t have any immediate grad school plans that need to be funded? I don’t think jobs/internships will be a problem from either school. The Rice CS majors I know seem to have great internships and jobs after graduation

Good luck to you!