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Academic 29/40

Culture 26/30

Environment 15/20

Special 9/10

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1 Exceptional school spirit and SEC football culture - among the best nationally for game day experience
2 Outstanding weather with 213+ sunny days annually and excellent nature access (lakes, hiking within 15 minutes)
3 Strong Culverhouse Business School with robust marketing program, 85% internship completion rate, and 85-90% job placement
4 Active residential campus culture - NOT a commuter school with vibrant weekend activities
5 Dance team walk-on opportunities available through Crimson Cabaret with spring auditions
6 Generous merit scholarships available, particularly for out-of-state students

1 CLASS SIZE MISMATCH: 19:1 ratio and introductory classes of 50-300 students directly conflict with stated need for teacher support and smaller classes - would require Honors College or waiting until junior/senior year
2 LOCATION MISMATCH: Tuscaloosa is a college town, NOT urban as preferred - Birmingham is 1 hour away but daily environment lacks urban amenities
3 Greek life dominates social scene (35-38%) which can feel exclusionary, though participation not required
4 Academic support requires significant self-advocacy in a school of 33,000 undergrads
5 Conservative political climate may not suit all students