I am working on an engineering degree. I have searched MANY schools, and narrowed it down. Schools below are in the running. Right now, most things are equal academically in my program, so I seek comments on the cities/states.
U of Michigan. I lived in Michigan, about an hour from the Ann Arbor. My memory is that it is very liberal.
Michigan State. Lansing is the capital. I hope not as liberal as Ann Arbor.
U of Florida, Gainesville. I don't like south Florida. Upper Florida and Gainesville is bearable.
Florida State. Another capital. The panhandle is much better than south Florida or central Florida.
Texas Tech. Lubbock. Somewhat different atmosphere than the five above.