<p>Furman University fits your description as well. An outstanding school, but very competitive.</p>
<p>How tough are like USD or UofDenver compared to SMU?</p>
<p>how about Boulder too?</p>
<p>I think USD and UoD are very much like SMU in many ways, both for admissions and for academic strengths. USD is a favorite of mine. Its a STUNNING campus on the cliffs overlooking SanDiego Bay. Catholic, but not a holy roller school. Some people mistakenly believe its Jesuit. Its not. Actually its run by the Archdiocese. Also, while we are on the topic, Santa Clara is an excellent school and it is Jesuit. </p>
<p>I know someone whose son is at Boulder now and loves it. Other than that I dont know very much, but like all big state schools its party heaven.</p>
<p>College of Charleston.</p>
<p>/thread.</p>
<p>I'm gonna apply to</p>
<p>USD, UofDenver, SMU, Charleston, Boulder, FSU, and some easier safeties once I figure out what they are haha..</p>
<p>Any suggestions?</p>