1. Union College - New York

    • 4 Year
    • Schenectady, NY
    • 579 reviews
    #126 Best Colleges in America

    Junior : I really enjoy being a student at Union College because of the people.
    Small community: welcoming, actively becoming more diverse, environment enables personal and professional growth, easy to be involved
    Trimesters: useful for staying organized when everyone knows which week it is (x/10) and it makes studying abroad more flexible.
    Disability services: A+, all of my professors have been accommodating.
    Schenectady: good location (burst the campus bubble to visit the weekly farmer's market or walk downtown, get home during breaks from the new Amtrak station 5 min from campus, volunteer through Union's Kenny Center)
    School pride: yes! Especially during hockey season
    Friends: the best. lifelong. unique backgrounds
    ResLife: old furniture, fun people (s/o to West College 3rd floor!)
    Becker Career Center: great! Staff will go above and beyond to help you
    Weekends: not always enough to do; parties 3-4 nights/week
    Greek Life: big presence on campus; it's there if you want it
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 39% Acceptance Rate
    • $39,538 Net Price
    • 1220-1400 SAT Range
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  2. Furman University

    • 4 Year
    • Greenville, SC
    • 562 reviews
    #127 Best Colleges in America

    Sophomore : After wrapping up my first year at Furman, I will say it was amazing. Yes, it was very hard but the professors are dedicated to helping you and actually get to know you personally. The small class sizes help make you discuss more with your professors. Furman has a great reputation for the Greenville/Travelers Rest areas which are both growing areas. Furman works with you to get internships and provides many study away programs. If youre a hardcore party school person, Ill warn you that Furman is more focused on your education but Downtown Greenville is BOOMING and theres always something to do. Athletes are fun to attend and the fine arts programs are wonderful.

    Oh by the way... The campus is BEAUTIFUL. I love calling this place home.
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    • A
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    • 61% Acceptance Rate
    • $32,748 Net Price
    • 1230-1410 SAT Range
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