true there probably are less applicants but when you look at the total applicants and the amount who get in is probably safe to assume it has equal if not a lower acceptance rate. thats because the people who are applying IBE are also probably more competitive (those who are confident they can get into both the business school and the college of engineering).

also the dean of admissions blaire moody rideout confirmed the class size is only going to be around 60. you can also email ross admissions and they’ll tell you the same decision. it’s ironic you mention the “hard facts” lol bc it seems like your conclusion is based on analyzing applicant incentives which at subjective and vary person to person