RPI Vs. Stevens Institute of Technology

I wanted to know people’s opinions for school selection between Stevens and RPI. I want to major in mechanical engineering and I’m stuck between the two. RPI already offered $25k for the Rensselaer medal but I prefer Stevens co-op program and location. I know both schools are ranked highly but just wanted to hear people’s thoughts.
Thank you

Both Rensselaer and Stevens would be excellent for engineering (though RPI has been perennially ranked higher in this field by U.S. News). RPI is among the country’s very best in supporting fields such as physics, however, and this probably should not be under-regarded.