<p>Go to Rice. I’m a Rice student, and I really enjoy my time at Rice. I do not regret coming here. And I’m sure you’ve heard a lot about how great Rice engineering department is. As for the ranking, Wash U is definitely overrated – ask anyone in CC. Although I do agree that Wash U is a good school, I never thought it’s better than Rice. My friend once asked me whether she should go to Wash U or Tufts, and I told her to go to Tufts (which she did). I also don’t like the location of Wash U… St.Louis, it just doesn’t attract me. If you like urban setting and don’t mind hot/humid weather, then you’ll definitely like Houston. :)</p>