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Academic 29/40

Culture 27/30

Environment 13/20

Special 8/10

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1 Exceptional school spirit and basketball culture - among the nation's best for game day atmosphere with Allen Fieldhouse and Rock Chalk traditions
2 Strong marketing program in AACSB-accredited business school (top 25% nationally) with 70%+ internship participation
3 Active, non-commuter campus (85% from outside Lawrence) with vibrant weekend social scene and Mass Street entertainment district
4 Kansas City proximity (45 minutes) provides Fortune 500 internship access while maintaining college town feel
5 Division I dance team with walk-on tryout opportunities - performs at sold-out basketball games
6 Excellent career placement (90%+ for business students) with strong 345,000+ alumni network in region

1 CLASS SIZE MISMATCH: 100-300 students in introductory courses with 17:1 ratio directly conflicts with need for 'teacher support and smaller classes' - this is the most significant concern
2 Climate provides 215 sunny days (moderate) rather than sunshine-rich environment - Kansas weather includes cold winters, severe storms, and tornado risk
3 Nature access is moderate with flat Kansas prairie landscape - lacks dramatic mountains or coastal scenery preferred by nature lovers
4 67% six-year graduation rate is moderate, suggesting some students struggle to complete degree
5 Out-of-state tuition ($28,000-29,000) is significantly higher than in-state ($11,000-12,000)