My cousin-in-law, Frances Haugen, is a graduate of the first class of Olin College of Engineering. She is a Computer Science and Electrical Engineering major, which means she is a total nerd. She wants to start a company developing software for high school debate teams. Olin sounds like a superb school; the fifth most competitive engineering school, I believe. Especially if one is looking to be an entrepeneur.
I say this as one who completed my Ph.D. in Materials Science Engineering at UC Berkeley in 2004. All the best to you, Frances.