<p>In many ways, Furman is “Wake Forest Lite.” 2700 undergrads instead of 4000, 1300 M+CR instead of 1350, and I-AA athletic instead of I-A. I wouldn’t be surprised if the academic rigor falls along this same pattern, but Furman is a quality LAC. Their acceptance rate to med school is around 70%. The two campuses are two of the most beautiful in the country, but even as a Wake alum I must acknowledge that Furman may actually have the edge there. Anyone interested in Wake would be well-advised to check out Furman too.</p>