Don’t listen to anyone who says Rice is not as prestigious as other T20. It will give you a great education, offers small classes, individualized support, and you will be more than prepared for whatever you decide to pursue.
Like some people said, I think you can’t compared huge schools with Rice. I would argue Rice is more comparable to Dartmouth and Brown for example given the undergraduate focus they all 3 possess and their smaller size. No matter how young Rice is, it has become an academic powerhouse and you should be proud if you’re able to get admitted.
Best of luck and GO OWLS!!!