1. Rice University

    • 4 Year
    • Houston, TX
    • 1,051 reviews
    #7 Best Colleges in America

    Sophomore : The culture at Rice is amazing! We are a diverse community of scholars who value collaboration, not cut-throat competition. We value what known as a "culture of care," and I believe this makes us unique from all other elite schools. The professors are amazing, classes push you and challenge former beliefs, and the community becomes family. Rice University is an amazing place, even with intense academics.
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    • A+
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    • 11% Acceptance Rate
    • $23,202 Net Price
    • 1450-1560 SAT Range
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  2. California Institute of Technology

    • 4 Year
    • Pasadena, CA
    • 120 reviews
    #8 Best Colleges in America

    Niche User : I loved visiting caltech! I loved the campus, it was so beautiful. The houses each had their own personality, and cool traditions! I got to play tennis on the courts there and stay with some other girls in the houses themselves. We staying in flemming house and spent a lot of time in the common room! We also were able to tour the academic facilities and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which is associated with Caltech and it was truly inspiring to see. We were given the opportunity to see current projects in JPL like the 2020 mars rover! I cannot wait to apply!
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    • A+
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    • 7% Acceptance Rate
    • $26,361 Net Price
    • 1530-1580 SAT Range
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