What should I consider a "safety"?

<p>tk21769, thanks a lot for that website, its really helpful. I know that the most certain safeties tend to be large state schools because they run admissions based on numbers, but I would rather not go to a large school, so liberal arts colleges that are less selective are exactly what I’m looking for for safeties. Also, if anyone knows of any state schools that maybe have a more personal touch, recommendations would be appreciated very much :)</p>