<p>Hey all, I'm new to this site and I truly hope it helps in my college-searching endeavors!
I guess I'm picky when it comes to school. I'm searching for a 4-year college/university. I want it to be on the coast(but not in California, Georgia, Florida, or South Carolina). I'd prefer a Christian school, doesn't matter what denomination. I really would like a somewhat equal student body mix of guys and girls. A mid-size college would be preferable. Somewhere in or close to a nice, busy town, not out in the boondocks. I really do not want a rural college! And a good graduation rate wold be ideal!
So, all you out there on the interwebs....can you help me?</p>
<p>We need more info…</p>
<p>What are your stats? GPA and test scores?</p>
<p>how much will your family pay? (that will largely determine where you should apply - most schools do not have much aid to give.)</p>
<p>what is your likely major?</p>
<p>My GPA is about 3.2. My ACT composite score was 26. SAT score still in the mail.
My parents will pay for as much as needed.
My major will either be biology or youth ministry.</p>
<p>Look at Azusa Pacific in Southern California, a popular Christian college.</p>
<p>Define “Mid-sized,” and how close does it have to be to the water?</p>
<p>oops, just saw “not Calif”…why not Calif???</p>
<p>UNC Asheville</p>
<p>No NOT UNC Asheville. It’s not near the coast at all, and is not what you are looking for. (UNC-A is a good school in Western NC, but it is far from the coast, very liberal, progressive, and not Christian)</p>
<p>Meredith College is not near the coast, but Raleigh is not a far drive from the coast. It’s all female, but near other co-ed colleges in the area so I think there would be chances to meet guys, beautiful campus.</p>
<p>Campbell University is closer to the NC Coast- seems to have what you are looking for. It has general academics, biology, and a divinity/ministry school.</p>
<p>Mount Olive College and NC Wesleyan ?</p>
<p>I entered your preferences into the Collegeboard’s BigFutures, and got only Hardin-Simmons and Liberty University as 100% matches. Why exactly do you not want to go to college in the states you listed. I understand not wanting to go to a particular region of the US, or limiting yourself to a particular region, but the idea that an applicant wouldn’t want to go to school in both California and South Carolina strikes me as odd. Particularly when you consider that via your criteria, you’d still be willing to go to Washington or Mississippi for school.</p>
<p>Maybe put the post on the Christian college site as well.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the results, I like what I’m seeing about Campbell. To answer your questions, I want to be able to drive to the ocean in at the most a day. Mid-sized is several thousand students, but really that’s not too important. I didn’t want California because my parents don’t support me going to school there for various reasons. I excluded the states that I did because they lacked parental approval.</p>
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<p>The Christian denomination with the highest concentration of urban schools on the East Coast probably is Roman Catholic. Some of the US News top-ranked “regional universities” are Catholic. Examples: Villanova (Philadelphia), Loyola University Maryland (Baltimore), Providence College (Providence, RI), Manhattan College (NYC). Villanova would be a reach for your stats. You should have a fairly good shot at the others.</p>
<p>Maybe St. Edward’s? It’s in Austin, Texas, and Catholic. There are many great Christian schools in Texas, but not all are in the south. Abilene Christian University is in Abilene, Texas, West of Fort Worth, but a trip down to the beach may still be doable. Don’t know how important that factor is to you!</p>
<p>Hannah…Just so you know, Campbell University is in the boondocks…really out in the middle of nowhere. So is Mt. Olive College…truly a spot in the road. NC Wesleyan is in a town but not one that you would want to spend your college years in.</p>
<p>Not sure if your parents would allow it but Fordham (bit of a reach), Manhattan, St. Johns in NY would meet your criteria as would St. Joe’s (Phila), and Loyola MD (Baltimore). If CA were allowed, I’d also suggest Pepperdine which in right in Malibu.</p>
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Please clarify what makes Rocky Mount objectionable. </p>
<p>Also, at least in this area, Campbell appears to have trained a lot of youth ministers. This is just conjecture, but it seems like they have a well-regarded program. It’s out in the sticks to be sure, but Raleigh is within driving distance. </p>
<p>I’m slightly curious as to how your parents justify forbidding entire states, but I guess they have their reasons.</p>
<p>I have a son who has just started his second year at Campbell. It has been great for him! It is in a rural area, there are only a few places that you could actually walk to. But there is civilization close enough! Walmart (a college staple) is down the road. There are plenty of places to eat with in a 5-10 min drive. Raleigh is an easy drive for shopping and other events. </p>
<p>It is a great size school big enough so you don’t know every one in the first few weeks, but small enough so the profs all know you.</p>
<p>Its a few hours to the beach…depending which one. We have a place in Myrtle Beach its about 3.5 hours. I think there are a few closer…like Wilmington.</p>
<p>If you have any questions message me and I would be happy to answer them or get the answers from my son!</p>
<p>I was going to say Baylor in TX fit what you are asking for, but they aren’t near the coast at all xD.</p>
<p>Tulane University in New Orleans is on the coast, but isn’t a Christian school.</p>
<p>Eastern is just outside of Philadelphia and on a train route. Cairn (used to be Philadelphia Biblical University) is just outside Philadelphia; I don’t know about proximity to local train station.</p>
<p>Just to add a couple more: Salve Regina in Newport, RI (can’t get closer to the coast than this school!) and Gordon College in Wenham, MA. Don’t know if they fit your other criteria.</p>