<p>I would recommend Purdue over RPI. Though the culture of the school matters, Purdue’s reach in Engg. is worldwide.</p>
<p>[Top</a> 100 universities for Engineering and Technology 2013-14 - Times Higher Education](<a href=“http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/world-university-rankings/2013-14/subject-ranking/subject/engineering-and-IT]Top”>Subject Ranking 2013-14: Engineering & Technology | Times Higher Education (THE))
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<p>Good luck !</p>