Curious - what’s wrong with ASU - especially Barrett ? It’s fine if that’s how you feel but curious as it’s a wonderful option.
Demonstrated interest depends on the school. Some it’s not needed.
Btw WPI enrolled 803 women and 607 in the latest common data set. The year prior was moe skewed - 843 and 455.
I don’t know but I assume ASU would be male skewed in CS but it has much more to offer so it won’t be skewed that way overall.
Curious to hear your trepidations on an ASU vs, for example, a UCI. I don’t personally see reputationally as one being stronger.