I graduated from Texas A&M in the early 80’s. Two degrees. One in engineering and one in economics. 4 years in the Corps of Cadets which is equivalent to the military academies.
NO QUARTER when it came to grades. Either you made the grade or you didn’t. No frikking trophies for participation.
I worked with a couple of people that graduated from A & M over the years. Both had very high praise for the quality of the college and the education they received.
My son is one semester away from getting his Engineering degree from USI. Another VERY tough program. He’s a 3.0 + GPA student but did have to take Calc III twice to pass.