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Academic 37/40

Culture 25/30

Environment 20/20

Special 10/10

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1 Perfect academic alignment: AACSB business school, marketing concentration, on-campus law school for pre-law, direct DPT program connection for pre-PT
2 Ideal location and climate: 280 sunny days, 7 miles to beaches, walkable Old Towne Orange, nature access, Southern California lifestyle
3 Small classes with teacher support: 14:1 ratio, 60% classes under 20 students, teaching-focused professors
4 Strong residential community: 91% retention, vibrant weekends, NOT commuter school, 90% freshmen on campus
5 Outstanding career outcomes: 91% placement rate, 70% complete internships, strong SoCal connections
6 Dance team walk-on opportunities confirmed with competitive Division III team

1 High cost of attendance ($81,000+) - merit aid common but family must ensure financial sustainability with average debt $27-30K
2 School spirit is moderate/growing but not at major state school level - may not fully satisfy 'strong school spirit' desire
3 30% Greek life presence is higher than some prefer, though doesn't dominate social scene
4 60/40 female/male gender imbalance may affect social dynamics
5 Car becomes helpful junior/senior year for maximizing internship and LA/beach access