Colleges and universities are places for students to study and get an education as they prepare for their future.
While factors such as location, school pedigree and programs offered play a big role in a student’s decision, another factor is the safety of the town.
In a recent study, Berkeley, California, the home of UC Berkeley, was named the safest college town in the United States.
The study was released by wasatchdefenselawyers.com, which also revealed the most dangerous college town.
Here is the list of the top 10 most dangerous college cities, with Gainesville, Florida, at the top of the list. The list is ranked according to the number of crimes per 10,000 people.
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Gainesville, Florida (179)
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Tuscaloosa, Alabama (149)
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Tempe, Arizona (136)
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New Haven, Connecticut (126)
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Ithaca, New York (120)
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Logan, Utah (112)
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Iowa City, Iowa (109)
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Cedar City, Utah (91)
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East Lansing, Michigan (90)
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Bloomington, Indiana (85)
So, Gainesville, the home of the University of Florida, is at No. 1 on the list, with the home of the University of Alabama at No. 2.
There are no California cities on this list, and in a bit of a surprise, there are two cities in Utah.
Logan is the home of Utah State University, and Cedar City is where Southern Utah University is located.
Still, Gainesville is far and away the top on the list. While Florida makes for an attractive place, and the Gators’ success in major sports is another big calling, being the most dangerous college town in the country is another factor for potential students to consider.
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