<p>I don't mind the religious affiliations with these schools, but I'm worried about campus strictness.</p>
<p>Which school's policies are the least strict? Can you rank them from your personal knowledge or experience?</p>
<p>And I know these schools aren't party schools, but how would you rank these schools, in terms of their party atmosphere?</p>
<p>Also how would you rank athletics/school spirit at these schools?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Pepperdine is the most strict usd in the middle and then lmu at the end</p>
<p>id say USD has the most spirit... also its the only one who has a football team</p>
<p>Also you have to loook at whether you like the hustle and bustle of LA or the more chillnes of San Diego</p>
<p>USD
go toreros</p>
<p>Of the three, Pepperdine's administration is the most strict about rules - they just started allowing co-ed dancing on campus about five years ago, and student attendance is required at "convocation" (Pepperdine tries to make it sound like convocation is a non-religious event, but go to their website and listen to the audio's of speakers at convocation --- it's definitely religious in nature). I'd put USD's administration next in terms of strictness, but they're definitely more easy-going than Pepperdine. Then, just behind, LMU. Neither LMU or USD require attendance at any religious services. USD and LMU aren't actively trying to convert anyone to Catholicism either, whereas Pepperdine's administration sees that as one of its missions.</p>
<p>However, that's the administration -- the students at all three schools are just as fun-loving as students at most schools, and at all three you'll find a contingent that parties and isn't particularly religious. At all three schools, however, most of the serious partying is going to be off-campus, not in the dorms.</p>
<p>Pepperdine was ranked one of the most conservative colleges in the nation for a reason...</p>
<p>Eeesh, I coulnd't imagine going to any of those schools, but then again, I'm a diehard athiest, so the religious aspect just would clash with me.</p>
<p>One thing that is for certain no matter where you choose: The girls will be absolutly beautiful.</p>
<p>Is Pepperdine really that strict?</p>
<p>Because when I visited the school it seemed real chill and friendly, and full of school spirit. It seemed like everyone was into sports and intramurals. Also some students told me that people go to Santa Monica and LA to club, and there are house parties all the time. And the dorm curfews for the opposite sex aren't really enforced, they're just accepted. </p>
<p>Overall I plan to apply to Pepperdine for sure, and maybe one of the others. I visited LMU and it didn't seem that special....so I'll just have to see USD before I decide.</p>
<p>thanks for all of the opinions.</p>