I am finishing my undergrad at UT, and it is great. It is also growing a lot, and so many people from California are coming to Austin and Texas in general.
I would be starting my PhD next Fall. I know Georgia Tech is higher in rankings, but I like my PI at Rice better. Also, I did not get a great vibe from the Georgia Tech recruiting event. The offers are pretty much the same in terms of stipend. Any insights on these two programs?