<p>I'm looking for a Christian college that is also academically challenging. Are there any Christian colleges, specifically in California, that is known for high SAT scores and a high GPA?</p>
<p>Thanks, in advance, for your answer!</p>
<p>Pepperdine?</p>
<p>Westmont’s pretty good too, I think</p>
<p>My daughter has this same wish also. However, looking at the list on CC that lists SAT scores you will see that most Christian Colleges do not have that high of scores. My daughter has now branched out to consider non christian schools, but searches the websites for active christian clubs such as inter-varsity. Just something to consider.</p>
<p>Not in California, but look at Wheaton in Illinois.</p>
<p>I think it depends on what you want to study. For most Christian colleges, the humanities are strong enough for most students. However, most Christian colleges are weak in science (particularly physics) and math.</p>
<p>Biola, in California, has a great Tory Honors program that seems rigorous. However, they are very weak in math and physics.</p>
<p>I think Pepperdine is the “Christian” college with the strongest reputation in California. It’s Christian in name but I wouldn’t call it a Christian college, per se.</p>
<p>Not many in Cali. The top christian schools are typically in the northeast (Georgetown, BC, Fordham) or midwest (ND). If you go down the US News list, you should be able to create a ranking of christian schools.</p>
<p>Also in Cali, Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego</p>
<p>Pepperdine! Nice academics and gorgeous campus.</p>
<p>OP will ultimately decide upon his/her definition of “Christian college” which has been discussed often. In identifying such, I’d not ID BC, Geotown, ND, nor Fordham as such. Denominational perhaps, Catholic for sure. And btw, this has nothing to do with Cathoicism being determined as being Christian or otherwise. It’s about educating folks about generally accepted terminology in the higher ed community. Ignorance is bliss. And it can be eliminated by education. Stupidity is sad and unfortunate. And its forever as Algernon proved. </p>
<p>No matter what some wanted to proclaim, “is” is “is.” :eek:</p>
<p>I think that sbjdorlo brings up a good point…while academic quality varies at most christian colleges, a number of schools have really good Honors programs (sbjdorlo mentioned Biola’s Tory program)…Taylor has a program called the Ockenga Honors Guild that is interdisciplinary and includes an overseas experience during the first J-Term (this past year the guild went on a fascinating trip through South Africa)…this next year I believe the focus is on sustainability and will be traveling in the Bahamas…</p>