<p>I feel I should mention my alma mater which is almost unheard of outside of engineering/aerospace (Embry-Riddle Prescott). </p>
<p>Why underrated? Strong connections to the aerospace industry, beautiful mountain/high desert location, mecca for outdoorsy students, excellent aero engineering program, ~1,700 students, tight-knit community, cost is actually not that bad compared to other private or OOS public schools. </p>
<p>As for other schools: NMT is certainly a good mention, as well as NMSU, and SDSoM. </p>