<p>The more I look at Rice the more I find good about Rice. In comparison with many of the Ivies and most of the elite schools, it has as good or better academic rankings, selectivity, and quality of life. When researching student satisfaction, there are few rated higher. Then add Houston being ranked #1 Best City by Kiplinger, and St. Louis unfortunately being ranked negatively (my family is from St. Louis), and you have why I would choose Rice.</p>