<p>Another vote for South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. Small college. Surprising geographically broad study body for a public college in a small state, though most students are from the western states. Very rigorous curriculum. Various opportunities for undergraduate research. Odds for admission are good, but getting out takes a heck of a lot of work. You won’t find much in the way of liberal arts at SDSM&T. Engineering all the way. Beautiful Black Hills, SD location, if you enjoy the outdoors. Rapid City nice sized city with lots going for it.</p>
<p>Also loved our visit to WPI, and was very impressed with RPI. But RPI was ten grand more costly than WPI, last I heard.</p>