<p>Nearly all of the schools in the Patriot League are outstanding schools with smaller student bodies and very strong academics. Don't let the name of Holy Cross scare you off. It is run by the exact same religious order (Jesuits) as Boston College, Gonzaga, Fairfield, Fordham, St Joseph's, Marquette, and Georgetown. None of these schools are overbearingly religious and open to all faiths or none at all. One of the biggest donors to Holy Cross is a Jewish benefactor.</p>
<p>More thanks, folks.</p>
<p>Weenie, liberal arts is fine - the goal is to find a school in the 5000 students size range. Most of the liberal arts schools seem smaller, 1500 ish. Son thinks that's too small - mom is not so sure, but will help him try to find what he seems to be looking for.</p>
<p>Money is not an issue at this point, thank goodness.</p>
<p>Interesting about the league of schools with Georgetown - I had no idea there was such a league. Would anyone have a link to an overview of the various groupings of schools? I know about Ivy league and Big 10 - that's about it!</p>
<p>excerpt from their web page: <a href="http://patriotleague.cstv.com/%5B/url%5D">http://patriotleague.cstv.com/</a>
The Patriot League, which was founded on the principles of admitting athletes who are academically representative of their class, is in its second decade of academic and athletic achievement. Participation in athletics at Patriot League institutions is viewed as an important component of a well-rounded education. The Patriot League began in 1986. Full League members include American, Army, Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh and Navy. Associate members include Fordham (football) and Georgetown (football). These member institutions are among the oldest and most prestigious in the nation. Alumni from Patriot League colleges and universities have played a leadership role in the shaping of our country.</p>
<p>I wouldn't get too hung up on that 5,000 number. It's a little too small for a university and a little too big for an LAC. Therein lies the void I guess!</p>
<p>Sometimes certain colleges within universities have a nice intimate feel to them. For instance, when we looked at U Pittsburgh, their School of Engineering felt very personal, not huge at all, with a total of 1900 undergrads.</p>
<p>LOOK into Muhlenberg <a href="http://www.muhlenberg.edu%5B/url%5D">http://www.muhlenberg.edu</a> CR 560 660
Math:
560 660
Combined:
1120 1320 located in Pa. great school</p>
<p>Isn't Mt Holyoke all women?</p>
<p>Villanova, perhaps? Or Skidmore?</p>
<p>I wish my parents were more involved. I'm drowning in the 4500+ options...</p>