Olin has a distinct pedagogical focus… not just that’s it’s a young program (which it is) but that it’s meaningfully different for students. High quality and rigorous program.
I don’t think it is accurate to say “Better Than”. Cooper Union isn’t “Better Than”- it’s different. Wentworth is different. RPI is different. A prospective student needs to figure out what kind of education and training is going to work for his or her needs.
Is it “Better” to get a degree in musical performance from a conservatory or a university with a highly regarded performance program? Is it “Better” to study fine arts at RISD or similar, or a university with a strong visual arts department?
YMMV.