1. Bates College

    • 4 Year
    • Lewiston, ME
    • 366 reviews
    #69 Best Colleges in America

    Sophomore: I am a huge proponent of Bates College! Bates has extraordinary dining (serving anything ranging from grilled cheese to teriyaki tofu), beautiful brick buildings, an open quad that people use to chat and play lawn games in, a pond with outdoor seating and wildlife, and a couple of stunning athletic fields. The real magic is in the people on campus however, everyone is friendly, accepting, and passionate about their studies, sports, hobbies, or any other sort of extracurriculars. Even with this hard-work mentality, there are plenty of clubs, organized activities, and areas off campus to have fun with your friends. There's even a ski mountain close by!
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    • A+
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    • 18% Acceptance Rate
    • $25,113 Net Price
    • 1385-1460 SAT Range
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  2. University of Miami

    • 4 Year
    • Coral Gables, FL
    • 2,852 reviews
    #70 Best Colleges in America

    Sophomore: Attending the University of Miami has made me a much more cultured, well-rounded person than I was before coming here. If you're looking for a medium-sized, diverse school with a gorgeous, closed campus close to a big city, look no further! You will meet people from all over the world and all sorts of backgrounds here at UM, which you won't get at every private university in the country. Most of the professors I've had here seem very accomplished and well-versed in the fields they are teaching, and overall the academics are challenging but nothing unbearable. There is no lack of school spirit and football games are highly attended on weekends in the fall. The party scene is very good. In my opinion, there's a healthy balance between academics and partying here, but I will say that if you are totally not a partier/going-out person, maybe consider a different school, but I think most people can find a healthy balance. The gorgeous warm weather year-round is also a huge plus!
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    • A+
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    • 32% Acceptance Rate
    • $43,305 Net Price
    • 1250-1430 SAT Range
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