<p>I would have to disagree. Small classes and the support that Rose gives are very important. I know that for a FACT. Take a look at the % of graduation success at these school in the the below link.</p>
<p>Rose is a very different school for that reason. Take a look at the below link and you can see how important it is. </p>
<p>[Small</a> Engineering Schools Harvey Mudd, Olin, Rose-Hulman Offer Big Results - 2008-03-16 20:00:00 EDT | Design News](<a href=“http://www.designnews.com/article/CA6538021.html]Small”>http://www.designnews.com/article/CA6538021.html)</p>
<p>The magazine stated, “Harvey Mudd, Rose-Hulman and Olin have succeeded not just because they are small, but because they are good schools that attract strong students.”</p>
<p>Hands On Education: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s hands-on, project-based focus on engineering education engages students, particularly in their first and second year.
Later, the article cites that “experts contend there’s a need for more American-born kids to find engagement in engineering and the model used by Harvey Mudd, Olin and Rose-Hulman is one that seems to work.”</p>
<p>Design News points out that the small colleges try harder to engage students, particularly in their first and second year, when many lose interest in an engineering degree.</p>