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If the criteria are the same, the ranking is the same. Obviously the second ranking had a different methodology.</p>
<p>NUS is very respectable, especially for engineering.
Humans have a natural tendency to downplay what they’re used to in favor of the promising unknown. That’s why many kids in the US disregard the excellent schools in their states in favor of faraway possibilities.</p>
<p>MSU is a fine school. I would not say that it is as good of a school as NUS. That doesn’t necessarily matter for you. I’ve never understood the need to go to the best school available when one might be happier elsewhere. Once again, I would recommend that you check out the career services at each of your choices with a special emphasis on jobs for internationals and then make your choice.</p>
<p>If you haven’t already, look at flickr photos and Google Maps streetview images for the Bozeman area to get a feel for it. You might want to check out the Montana forum at city-data.com too.</p>