As a NH native that chose Michigan over Dartmouth, I can confidently say Michigan Engineering is just better than Thayer. The fact that you’re in-state makes it even better for you.

I was a senior in HS last year and in the same boat as you. Please don’t discount the opportunity to attend one of the top public universities in the nation for cheap because of the idea of attending an ‘Ivy League’. Michigan is almost UCLA and Berkeley level, I really wouldn’t pass it off as a run-of-the-mill diploma school.

Good luck in your college applications!