help me cross some schools off my list!

College Search & Selection
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<p>My college list seems to be growing by the day, so I was hoping maybe somebody can help me weed out anything that doesn't fit. I am Roman Catholic and I'm considering many Jesuit/Catholic universities, but I'm not particularly religious. Politically, I'm moderate and I don't want a school that's too liberal or too conservative. I want a school in a small town or city (but I'll go to any state), with about 2500-15000 students, a beautiful, picturesque campus, and lots of school spirit. Here is a list of the schools I'm considering:</p>

<p>University of Virginia
Vanderbilt
Georgetown
Notre Dame
Villanova
Duke
Boston College
Wake Forest
University of Michigan
Tufts
Miami University of Ohio
University of San Diego
USC
Brown
University of Richmond
Denison University
Trinity University (TX)
Northwestern</p>

<p>HELP! :) Also, feel free to chime in with any info/opinions about any of these schools.</p>

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<p>Speaking from stereotypes, Brown has the reputation of being the "liberal Ivy," while Notre Dame may be too conservative for you, even if you are Roman Catholic. Isn't Denison very liberal as well?</p>

<p>You also might reconsider UMichigan - it is a HUGE school, but I don't know much about the campus.</p>

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<p>There are varying levels of religious influence at affiliated schools. Notre Dame is usually ranked in the top five of most religious schools in the country, while other Catholic schools like Fordham and Marist aren't known for being overly devout.</p>

<p>It's hard to say which schools to cross off without knowing what your "stats" are. I don't want to tell you to cross off a school that might be a perfect match for you, and instead have you keep one on your list that's a huge reach.</p>

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<p>I would add Dartmouth and take out Denison, USD, and Villanova...for no good reason besides just cutting the numbers down</p>

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<p>Would add Holy Cross -very good Jesuit school 1 hour from Boston. Villanova is Catholic but not Jesuit. Holy Cross has much better academic and alumni network than BC, Villanova, and Richmond which 30 years ago were mostly local commuter schools.</p>

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<p>your list is so big, i'm having trouble cutting things out!</p>

<p>I would take out miami, usd, and usc. sadly, i have no reasons. I just think you should</p>

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<p>You need some stats and what are your financial considerations?</p>

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<p>Brown is quite liberal and WF and Villinova are quite conservative</p>

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<p>I echo Dartmouth, of all the Ivies it seems to fit the bill. Its liberal, but not overtly so, and has incredible community/ school spirit.</p>

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<p>be wary of the greek scene. if that's your bag, wondeful! if not, (I know its not for me, but all respect to those who love it), you may find yourself seperated from the school's community. I knwo it was like that for me at my former institution where the schooll's only community revolved around greek life.</p>