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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’ve been looking into Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, which has a 75% acceptance rate and is ranked #1 for undergraduate engineering programs. I’m confused why Virginia Tech, which has a much lower acceptance rate, isn’t ranked as high. What is Rose-Hulman doing differently? Shouldn’t Virginia Tech, being a state school, be more accessible to Virginia residents who want to study engineering or computers?

It seems crazy that Virginia Tech is so competitive while Rose-Hulman is more open, especially considering their top ranking. I’ve heard Rose-Hulman also offers excellent financial aid, which can bring costs down to in-state tuition levels. It might be worth looking into for my kid instead of Tech.

https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rosehulman-institute-of-technology-1830/overall-rankings

Does anyone else have thoughts on this? Should Virginia Tech reconsider their admissions process to better serve Virginia residents interested in STEM fields?[/quote]

Terre Haute, IN is a real tough sell. Plus it's only number one for schools that do not award doctorates. Research matters.[/quote]
For engineering? No not really at all[/quote]
By junior and senior years, yes it does.  Also, Rose Hulman has like 800 undergrads---so there is no way their lab equipment and experience is the same as a somewhat larger school. 
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