WVU Tech is the engineering and STEM-focused branch of West Virginia University, set in Beckley about an hour south of Morgantown. You get the WVU name and a real engineering education, but in a smaller, more focused setting. The academics are solid, and the student body is serious about engineering and tech disciplines.
The campus is small and tight-knit, which means community and collaboration are real. If you want West Virginia University's academics but prefer a smaller, tighter engineering focus, WVU Tech is your answer. Cost is below national averages for engineering schools, and placement is decent.