<p>Well, it turns out that UT is actually <em>much</em> better than RPI in engineering, according to USNews. UT is ranked #13, whereas RPI #37. It is the graduate program ranking though. Not sure about undergrad, probably similar.</p>
<p>Check this link: <a href="http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/grad/rankings/eng/brief/engrank_brief.php%5B/url%5D">http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/grad/rankings/eng/brief/engrank_brief.php</a></p>
<p>So, again, to the OP: "Pick UT!"</p>