1. Washington State University

    • 4 Year
    • Pullman, WA
    • 3,774 reviews
    #178 Best Colleges in America

    Sophomore : My favorite thing about WSU is the community. The community is so welcoming and helpful, a wonderful atmosphere to live in and immerse yourself in. The students, professors, and staff are so nice and genuine. The setting and vibe you get from WSU is unlike other universities I have toured. Also I won't forget to mention that since WSU is in a college town, the prices in town at the nearby stores are tailored towards student budgets which makes living affordable.

    Another one of my favorite aspects of WSU is the food, specifically Ferdinand's ice cream shop and the Cougar Gold cheese. The ice cream shop has amazing flavors like Cougar Tracks (think peanut butter, chocolate, vanilla), huckleberry, and even apple pie. The shop also has a variety of house made cheeses, fresh curds, and even smoked meats. It's just something you can't beat.

    WSU is a great college, it's campus is easy to walk around (make sure you're okay with lots of hills!), and the community is wonderful. Go Cougs!
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    • A-
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    • 77% Acceptance Rate
    • $17,297 Net Price
    • 1020-1210 SAT Range
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  2. Texas Tech University

    • 4 Year
    • Lubbock, TX
    • 4,801 reviews
    #179 Best Colleges in America

    Senior : Arriving at Texas Tech was intimidating at first but the campus was absolutely beautiful. After attending just my first semester, I knew I picked the right school. The classes and professors were great, and there are so many resources available to every single student. The library was my favorite place to study in as they had tons of private rooms you could reserve. Not only that, but attending all the sport events was my favorite! It was all such a great college experience and I know if you step foot on campus youll immediately see what its all about.
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    • A-
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    • 71% Acceptance Rate
    • $15,531 Net Price
    • 1070-1240 SAT Range
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