Hi, I recently got accepted to Harvey Mudd College and the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. I'm in the process of deciding between which one to attend. SAT scores wise, Mudd kills Rose and yet they're still considered to be #1 for Bachelors in Engineering according to the US News and World Report.
Which one offers the best research opportunities, is the better college, has a better social life, etc, and which one will give me a better chance at grad schools like Cornell, Princeton, MIT, or CalTech?
Harvey Mudd or Rose-Hulman?
There may not be too much functional difference. However, I'd still go with Mudd. The emphasis on humanities education will serve you in very good stead, trust me--as an information architect, I can tell you that cultural context is where tech is going. Systems do not operate outside of people, and efficient systems are tools designed for (and by!) actual users.
California is much more with-it than Indiana. You'll be exposed to the Claremont-McKenna consortium, and be close to America's most important locus of tech development and knowledge. You'll probably have an edge for grad school too. MIT and CalTech faculty will probably know your Mudd professors personally. They might know your Rose faculty too, of course, but only if you go into engineering. The same is true for Cornell, Princeton, and the like.
Finally, the recent presidential ouster at Rose is a potential warning sign...not a deal-breaker, but be advised. All things considered, I'd definitely go to Mudd.
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