<p>I’m somewhat familiar with Oregon State. It’s fairly reputable in the Northwest, especially for engineering and science. Corvallis is a small but somewhat quaint town. School spirit is huge, especially for the sports teams. The budget has been cut pretty brutally in recent years, which has led to some changes. While Oregon is often associated with far-left liberal politics, that is more frequent at UO than at “Oregon Straight” which tends to be more conservative.</p>