I attend the Camden (it's not nearly as bad as they say) branch of Rutgers University, and I am really enjoying my time there. It's got a good reputation, there's basically no party scene, and it's small size (>5000 students) makes working with faculty really easy to get involved in. Plus, it's only really moderately competitive; if you have half-decent credentials, you'll probably get in.
So it's the only university I can speak for, but yeah, I recommend it.
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