<p>I highly doubt it. I have friends in California who are attending that program and want to attend Caltech, so it's a pretty popular program no matter where you are. And yeah, considering your location, it's only sensible that you'd attend the Rose-Hulman program. Don't worry -- Caltech will like it and won't have any problem with you choosing it over their own program.</p>
<p>If you're too paranoid, though, explain your situation on your application. They probably would understand even without it, though.</p>