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Academic 32/40

Culture 28/30

Environment 19/20

Special 7/10

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Category	University of South Carolina
Overall Score	86.00 out of 100
	32/40
	28/30
	19/20
Special	7/10

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1 SEC school spirit is elite and exactly matches student's desire - Williams-Brice Stadium, Sandstorm tradition, pervasive Gamecock pride throughout campus and city
2 All four academic interests exceptionally well-served: #1 International Business, strong Marketing, top 100 Psychology, excellent pre-law advising, top 25 Exercise Science for pre-PT
3 Perfect climate with 215 sunny days annually and mild winters enabling year-round outdoor activities
4 Ideal urban/nature balance - state capital with 800k metro population plus Saluda River on campus, Lake Murray 15 min away, Congaree National Park 30 min
5 Vibrant non-commuter campus with Five Points adjacent, 90% retention rate, active weekends - definitively NOT a commuter school
6 Outstanding career preparation with 94% Moore School placement rate, dedicated Career Management Center, state capital internship access

1 Large introductory class sizes (50-300 students) directly conflict with stated need for smaller classes and teacher support - will require proactive effort to connect with professors
2 28,000 undergrads and 17:1 ratio mean less individual attention than at smaller schools - student must advocate for themselves to access academic support resources
3 Dance team is highly competitive at SEC Division I level - walk-on opportunities exist but are not guaranteed and require significant skill
4 Out-of-state tuition of $34,188 is substantial if student is not South Carolina resident
5 Party school reputation and very active social scene could be distracting - requires self-discipline to balance academics
6 Conservative political lean in South Carolina may not suit all students, though campus itself has diverse perspectives