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Academic 28/40

Culture 28/30

Environment 20/20

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Category	North Carolina State University
Overall Score	85.00 out of 100
	28/40
	28/30
	20/20
Special	9/10

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1 Outstanding school spirit and social scene - 10/10 match for active, non-commuter campus culture with strong athletics
2 Perfect location combining urban Raleigh amenities with exceptional nature access (beaches 2 hours, mountains 2.5 hours, parks on/near campus)
3 Ideal climate with 213 sunny days annually and mild year-round weather for outdoor activities
4 Excellent business/marketing program (#48) with outstanding internship opportunities via Research Triangle Park (300+ companies)
5 Walk-on dance team opportunities with competitive Wolfpack Dance Team performing at games and competing nationally
6 Strong career outcomes (94% business placement, $55-60K starting salary) with robust employer connections

1 CRITICAL: Large class sizes (50-300 students) in freshman/sophomore years directly conflict with student's need for teacher support and smaller classes - this is a fundamental mismatch
2 Psychology program adequate but not standout - NCSU reputation is STEM/engineering focused, not social sciences
3 Pre-physical therapy pathway exists but NCSU not known for health sciences - student should research PT school admission rates from NCSU graduates specifically
4 Academic support requires proactive seeking in large university environment - not a hand-holding, nurturing academic setting
5 Housing quality mixed with older dorms lacking AC - may need to move off-campus after freshman year
6 Male-heavy ratio (57/43) due to engineering focus may affect social dynamics