<p>If it makes any difference, I had to make this decision between Duke and Vandy, and I went with Vandy : ) Obviously, Duke and Rice are two different beasts, but in the end the merit money won out. And like many people have said, Vandy is a great school. It’s not like you’re trading out a top-notch education or anything. I plan to spend quite a bit of time volunteering/interning at the hospital. Hope to see you there!</p>