<p>“WashU is also notorious for playing the “admissions game.””</p>
<p>People always say this when they get rejected or waitlisted, but do you have any prove to that statement? Also, yield rate isnt counted towards USNWR ranking.</p>
<p>“My friend’s brother graduated from WashU. He liked it, but always complained about how crappy St. Louis was, and how much he hated winter there.”</p>
<p>Well, St. Louis isnt that crappy if you compare it to other midwest cities besides Chicago. Also, STL winter isnt that bad. It’s the best place to experience all the 4 different seasons without actually suffering from the harsh winter like in Chicago. </p>
<p>“You’ll receive a top-notch education at both schools regardless of your major (unless its engineering or architecture or music), no doubt, but I think you’ll be happier and, therefore, more productive at Rice.”</p>
<p>WashU is well known for its high quality of life, so I dont think he’ll be happier at Rice. I mean, they’re equal. There is no such thing as one college for everyone, it always depends on the individual.</p>
<p>As to answer the OP’s question, I would say choose Rice! They wanted u first, and u already paid ur deposit there. I chose WashU 2 years ago because WashU wanted me first before Duke took me out of its waitlist.</p>