Don’t listen to these pessimists haha - a college degree in computer science regardless of where your receive it will serve you well. Schools are just brand names and some brand names attract attention but you at the end of the day will create your own brand

Agreed, take a look at the Rice vs. IUB thread from a couple of days ago. https://www.levels.fyi/community/thread/Og5EbT/need-you-help-choosing-between-iub-and-rice-for-ms-in-cs Most people in there saying take the cheaper option, as it'll become a moot point once you get some experience under your belt.