It's a very good Engineering department and program there as well as Auburn. Of course MIT and Carnegie Mellon and Purdue are at the top of most engineering lists...
Jes depends where one wants to really study and do their learning at. Its not that others are poor or bad but that there are standouts in differing fields of study.
I was just a local boy at the local universities. I learnt enoug to spell the word injun ear... and then get a masters in bizniss.. LAter attended local Bible College for further training in ministry..
With Joey's outstanding college undergrad career he is blessed to be able to be a little picky where he wants to further his knowledge and future career path.... Its quite an accomplishment...