<p>I know SLU and Marquette well ‘dishes’. Both are around 8,000 undergrads and fantastic places to go to school. I’m personally a Marquette business undergrad and in banking for 30 years. Both place emphasis on a well rounded Liberal Arts education and the Jesuit influence goes a long way toward shaping the moral leaders of tomorrow. Hope that helps.</p>
<p>Not sure I know where you are from. All students need to find their ‘comfort zone’. MU is a more national school than SLU but both have a very similar feel.</p>
<p>From a sports perspective, the jump to the Big East has been huge for MU. Of all the schools you list, none has a higher sports profile unless ‘football Saturday’ is important. But on ESPN nearly every week during BBall season.</p>