<p>RIT includes the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the world’s largest tech school for deaf students. That explains the noticeable number of deaf students there. Really adds an interesting dynamic to the college experience. </p>
<p>I was very impressed with my recent visit to RIT. Most programs are 5 years including at least 1 year of co-op work. These are basically paid internships with hundreds of major companies around the US, often leading to job offers with those very companies. Even if not, students graduate with a year or more of real world experience on their resumes. I have to believe that gives them a leg up in job interviews or grad school applications. I would certainly include RIT on your list.</p>
<p>I would also add Lehigh. Great reputation for engineering.</p>