Looking for Colleges Like Georgetown

College Search & Selection
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<p>I'm ending my college search process and I just want to make sure I have all the schools that are good matches. I really like Georgetown - but I'm a little worried about my chances of getting in. So, what are some other colleges that are politically active, preferably either Catholic/Quaker affiliated, with good safety and not much Greek life? I would prefer to stay within the East Coast to Mississippi River region and not much farther north than DC. My other favorite colleges are Earlham, Butler, and Xavier. I'm thinking about American, but I'm worried about it being too liberal leaning for me, as a conservative. </p>

<p>Thanks for all your help!</p>

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<p>There are a whole host of Jesuit schools which would all have similarities to Gtown. I believe that they all have no Greek Life, a similar Jesuit core curriculum, religion which is present for those who are interested but isn’t forced onto anyone, and they are often in somewhat urban areas. Some ideas off hand would be Boston College, Holy Cross, Fordham, but there are many more. Look at the attached list of Jesuit schools and you can pick out some based on your preferred location, academic qualification etc. . <a href=“Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities--Jesuit Colleges and Universities”>http://www.ajcunet.edu/institutions&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Holy Cross would be a good choice. HC has very good academics and a tremendous alumni network. Holy Cross also meets 100% demonstrated need. Holy Cross has nice campus 1 hour from Boston.</p>

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<p>Villanova (yes, I know 'nova has fraternities and sororities, but it certainly fits very well in the overall Georgetown, Holy Cross, BC group).</p>

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<p>Loyola University of Maryland is Jesuit/Catholic like Georgetown, and only about 45 miles north.</p>

<p>Guilford College in North Carolina is Quaker affiliated. Earlham’s affiliation is a little stronger, though.</p>

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<p>Holy Cross was actually originally founded by the Jesuits from Georgetown in 1843 and the first 5 years the graduates got Georgetown diplomas until Massachusetts granted Holy Cross a charter. As you would expect they are very similar colleges culturally and in look and feel. Both are situated on a hill side.</p>

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<p>Fordham, Loyola in Chicago, Marquette, Creighton and DePaul may be nice options. The campus at Loyola has a similar feel to Gtown. </p>

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<p>What about Catholic U? It’s not anything like Gtown but it meets all your other requirements. CUA students don’t have much trouble getting internships with conservative politicians. And since its right on the metro you’d have a good bit more freedom than you would at Gtown. </p>

<p>Loyola Maryland is probably more like Gtown but it is not very politically active from what I’ve seen of it. </p>