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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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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Rose has 2200 students.  Not 800.  Kids who get into MIT are not choosing Rose.  More likely it’s kids choosing Rose over other very strong but not t10 schools.  We visited Rose in March and their facilities and labs are top notch.  Kid chose Rose over Mines because he liked the culture of the school more.  [/quote]

We’re going to go look at both over spring break.  However I think DD is going to end up at Mines.  She loves snowboarding.[/quote]

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