<p>I would suggest you go to your local library or bookstore and look through some college books-also the USNWR magazine is a handy reference no matter what people think of the rankings!</p>
<p>At least you know you want to be in the South, so that narrows things down a lot. You want a large school- I’d look into other state universities- some possibilities that come to mind: Clemson U, University of Alabama, University of Kansas, University of Tennesee…</p>