<p>Looking for suggestions for smaller schools (under 10000). That still has some spirit . Act 29 and unweighted gap 3.5</p>
<p>Look at some Jesuit/Marianist institutions like U Dayton. Big on sports.</p>
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<p>Mulenberg College</p>
<p>Lehigh University
SMU</p>
<p>Lafayette and Lehigh
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<p>University of Miami
Tulane
Marquette University (possibly)
University of Tulsa
Texas Christian University
Furman
University of Puget Sound (only based on my impressions during a visit)</p>
<p>How big is B.C.?</p>
<p>Wake Forest
Bucknell
Butler</p>
<p>A lot of the ACC schools will fit the description. I would steer clear of schools that aren’t in a major conference for at least basketball but also football. These tend to have more school spirit. </p>
<p>Duke, Boston College, Wake Forest, Georgetown
These aren’t easy schools to get into though.</p>
<p>Thanks for everyones input. Will look into suggestions. Anyone know any feedback on nc state?</p>
<p>My husband has done well with an engineering degree from NCState. Back then, there was a lot of enthusiasm especially for basketball. Not sure what it is like now.</p>
<p>NC State had a great scene for the one football game I attended. Also, they have a good bball program and there are fun rivalries with in-state Duke and UNC. It’s a big school, though, 20,000 + undergraduates. </p>
<p>Also just some friendly advice, don’t be afraid of the big schools. While they are undoubtedly less personal, you can always find ways to make them smaller. Specialty dorms, clubs, social and professional greek life, honors programs, etc. can put you in smaller groups. These places obviously tend to have the best rah rah spirit. It even extends to being an alum - I run into fellow UW Badgers everywhere!</p>
<p>Villanova might be an option
And if you are considering NC State, you may want to look at other larger schools as well.</p>
<p>Good advice from ACTHelper–as our neighbors said–you can make a big school smaller, it is hardy to make a small school bigger.</p>
<p>Holy Cross very good school 1 hour from Boston. HC has great school spirit and one of the best alumni networks. HC sports are at the Div1 level(1aa for football) and Holy Cross plays most Ivies in the major sports. HC has played Harvard, YALE, Brown and Dartmouth for over 100 years-no other school comes close. Holy Cross has an alumni giving rate of 55-56% among the highest in the country.</p>
<p>Holy Cross does not have a “Rah rah spirit”. They don’t even have a major sports program.</p>
<p>Looking for suggestions for smaller schools (under 10000). That still has some spirit . Act 29 and unweighted gap 3.5</p>
<p>What state are you in?</p>
<p>Why do you have a size limitation?</p>
<p>What is your likely major?</p>
<p>Is there a sport that you prefer? Football? Basketball? What??</p>
<p>How much will your family pay each year?</p>
<p>If your parents will pay $55k+ per year at the school of your choice, then great. however, a number of these schools don’t give great aid, and your stats aren’t high enough for big merit at a number of them. </p>
<p>UDayton gives some merit for an ACT 29/3.5 GPA, but the remaining costs will still be high. </p>
<p>If money is an issue, then you may need to broaden your req’ts.</p>
<p>Are Catholic schools ok? There are a few of them that have good basketball teams and rah rah spirit…Gonzaga is one.</p>
<p>My S is a NC State grad. He loved it and would do it all over again in a heartbeat.<br>
The football games are great and the basketball team is really on the upswing after last year’s run to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament.</p>
<p>St Joe in Philly</p>
<p>Holy Cross had attendance of 12,291 at their home football opener with UNH this year. Not bad for a college of 3000 students.</p>
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