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Top Catholic Colleges and UniversitiesA List of 23 of the Best Catholic Colleges and Universities in the U.S.By Allen Grove College Admissions Expert The schools below have been selected for a range of factors including reputation, retention rates, graduation rates, academic quality, value and curricular innovations. The colleges and universities vary widely in size, location and mission, so I have not tried to force any kind of arbitrary ranking on them. Instead, I simply list them pare Top Catholic Colleges: SAT Scores | ACT ScoresBoston College Campus. Juthamas / Flickr ? Boston College Location: Chestnut Hill, MassachusettsEnrollment: 14,621 (9,860 undergraduates)Order: JesuitExplore the Campus: Boston College Photo Tour Description: Boston College was founded in 1863 by the Jesuits, and today it is one of the oldest Jesuit university in the U.S., and the Jesuit university with the largest endowment. The campus?is distinguished by its stunning Gothic architecture, and the college has a partnership with?beautiful St. Ignatius Church. The school always places high on rankings of national universities. The undergraduate business program is particularly strong. BC has a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. The Boston College Eagles compete in the NCAA Division 1-A Atlantic Coast Conference.For acceptance rates, standardized test scores, costs and more information, visit the Boston College profile.GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Boston CollegeCollege of the Holy Cross. GeorgeThree / Flickr ? College of the Holy Cross Location: Worcester, MassachusettsEnrollment: 2,847 (all undergraduate)Order: JesuitDescription: Holy Cross has an impressive retention and graduation rate, with well over 90% of entering students earning a degree within six years. The college was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa for its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, and the school's 10 to 1 student / faculty ratio means that students will have a lot of personal interaction with their professors.For acceptance rates, standardized test scores, costs and more information, visit the College of the Holy Cross profile.GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Holy CrossCreighton University. White & Blue Review / Flickr ? Creighton University Location: Omaha, NebraskaEnrollment: 7,051 (4,087 undergraduates)Order: JesuitDescription: Creighton has a 12 to 1 student / faculty ratio. Biology and nursing are the most popular undergraduate majors. Creighton frequently ranks #1 among Midwest master's universities in U.S. News & World Report, and the school also wins high marks for its value. On the athletic front, the Creighton Bluejays compete in the NCAA Division I Missouri Valley Conference.For acceptance rates, standardized test scores, costs and more information, visit the Creighton University profile.GPA, SAT and ACT graph for CreightonFairfield University Chapel. WalkingGeek / Flickr ? Fairfield University Location: Fairfield, ConnecticutEnrollment: 5,128 (4,084 undergraduates)Order: JesuitDescription: Fairfield strong international programs and has produced a surprising number of Fulbright Scholars. Fairfield's strengths in the liberal arts and sciences earned the school a chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, and the university's Dolan School of Business is also well regarded. In athletics, the Fairfield Stags compete in the NCAA Division I Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.For acceptance rates, standardized test scores, costs and more information, visit the Fairfield University profile.GPA, SAT and ACT graph for FairfieldFordham University. roblisameehan / Flickr ? Fordham University Location: Bronx, New YorkEnrollment: 14,448 (7,652 undergraduates)Order: JesuitDescription: Fordham University's main campus sits next to the Bronx Zoo and the Botanical Garden. Fordham The school has a 12 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 22. For its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, the university was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Preprofessional programs in business and communication studies are most popular among undergraduates. In athletics, the Fordham Rams compete in the NCAA Division I Athletic 10 Conference except for the football team which competes in the Patriot League.For acceptance rates, standardized test scores, costs and more information, visit the Fordham University?profile.GPA, SAT and ACT graph for FordhamGeorgetown University. tvol / Flickr ? Georgetown University Location: Washington, D.C.Enrollment: 14,826 (7,038 undergraduates)Order: JesuitDescription:?Georgetown's location in the capital has contributed to its sizable international student population and the popularity of the International Relations major. Over half of Georgetown students take advantage of the many study abroad opportunities, and the university recently opened a campus in Qatar. For strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, Georgetown was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. On the athletic front, the Georgetown Hoyas compete in the NCAA Division I Big East Conference. Established in 1789, Georgetown is the oldest Jesuit university in the country.For acceptance rates, standardized test scores, costs and more information, visit the Georgetown University profile.GPA, SAT and ACT graph for GeorgetownGonzaga University. Christine Salek / Flickr ? Gonzaga University Location: Spokane, WashingtonEnrollment: 6,873 (4,385 undergraduates)Order: JesuitDescription: Gonzaga, like many Catholic universities, focuses on the education of the?whole person -- mind, body and spirit. The university ranks highly among Master's institutions in the West. On the athletic front, the Gonzaga Bulldogs compete in the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference. The basketball team has met with notable success.For acceptance rates, standardized test scores, costs and more information, visit the Gonzaga University profile.GPA, SAT and ACT graph for GonzagaLoyola Marymount University Chapel. Adan Garcia / Flickr ? Loyola Marymount University Location: Los Angeles, CaliforniaEnrollment: 8,977 (5,766 undergraduates)Order: JesuitExplore the Campus: LMU Photo Tour Description: Loyola Marymount University is the largest Catholic university on the West Coast. The school has an average undergraduate class size?of 18?and a?13 to 1 student / faculty ratio. Undergraduate student life is active with 144 clubs and organizations and 15 national Greek fraternities and sororities. In athletics, the LMU Lions compete in the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference.For acceptance rates, standardized test scores, costs and more information, visit the?Loyola Marymount University profile.GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Loyola MarymountLoyola University Chicago. Special*Dark / Flickr ? Loyola University Chicago Location: Chicago, IllinoisEnrollment: 15,545 (9,950 undergraduates)Order: JesuitExplore the Campus: Loyola University Chicago Photo Tour Description: Loyola University in Chicago is the largest Jesuit college in the country. Loyola's business school frequently does well in national rankings, and the university's strengths in the liberal arts and sciences have earned it a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Loyola occupies some prime real estate in Chicago, with a northern campus on the Chicago waterfront and a downtown campus just off the Magnificent Mile. In athletics, the Loyola Ramblers competes in the NCAA Division I Horizon League.For acceptance rates, standardized test scores, costs and more information, visit the Loyola University Chicago profile.GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Loyola ChicagoLoyola College of Maryland Business School. Crhayes88 / Wikimedia Commons ? Loyola University Maryland Location: Baltimore, MarylandEnrollment: 6,028 (3,580 undergraduates)Order: JesuitDescription: Loyola University is located on a 79-acre campus just down the road from Johns Hopkins University. Among all the undergraduate majors, the preprofessional programs in business and communication studies are by far the most popular. Loyola University is proud of its 12 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and its average class size of 25. In athletics, the Loyola Greyhounds compete in the NCAA Division I Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, with women's lacrosse competing as an associate member of the Big East Conference.For acceptance rates, standardized test scores, costs and more information, visit the Loyola University Maryland profile.GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Loyola MarylandMarquette University. scottfeldstein / Flickr ? Marquette University Location: Milwaukee WisconsinEnrollment: 11,516 (7,955 undergraduates)Order: JesuitDescription: Marqueete frequently places well on rankings of national universities, and its programs in business, nursing and the biomedical sciences are worth a close look. For its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, Marquette was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. On the athletic front, Marquette, competes in the NCAA Division I Big East Conference.For acceptance rates, standardized test scores, costs and more information, visit the Marquette University profile.GPA, SAT and ACT graph for MarquetteUniversity of Notre Dame Golden Dome. mandy pantz / Flickr ? Notre Dame, University of Location: Notre Dame, IndianaEnrollment: 11,733 (8,371 undergraduates)Order: Holy CrossDescription: Notre Dame boasts that its undergraduate alumni have earned more doctorates than any other Catholic university. The school is highly selective and has a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Roughly 70% of accepted students rank in the top 5% of their high school class. The university's 1,250 acre campus has two lakes and 137 buildings including Main Building with its well-known Golden Dome. In athletics, many Notre Dame Fighting Irish teams compete in the NCAA Division I Big East Conference.For acceptance rates, standardized test scores, costs and more information, visit the Notre Dame profile.GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Notre DameMore ? Providence College. Obersmith / Flickr ? Providence College Location: Providence, Rhode IslandEnrollment: 5,297 (4,504 undergraduates)Order: DominicanDescription: Providence College typically ranks well for both its value and its academic quality when compared to other master's-level colleges in the Northeast. The curriculum is distinguished by a four-semester long course on western civilization that covers history, religion, literature and philosophy. Providence College has an impressive graduation rate of over 85%. In athletics, the Providence College Friars compete in the NCAA Division I Big East Conference.For acceptance rates, standardized test scores, costs and more information, visit the Providence College profile.GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Providence CollegeSaint Louis University Cupples House. Matthew Black / Flickr ? Saint Louis University Location: St. Louis, MissouriEnrollment: 16,086 (11,187 undergraduates)Order: JesuitDescription: Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is the second oldest Jesuit university in the country. The university has a 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 23. Professional programs such as business and nursing are particular popular among undergraduates. Students come from all 50 states and 90 countries. In athletics, the Saint Louis Billikens compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic 10 Conference.For acceptance rates, standardized test scores, costs and more information, visit the Saint Louis University profile.GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Saint Louis UniversitySanta Clara University - Harrington Learning Commons, Sobrato Technology Center, and Orradre Library. Photo Credit: Santa Clara University ? Santa Clara University Location: Santa Clara, CaliforniaEnrollment: 8,758 (5,267 undergraduates)Order: JesuitDescription: Santa Clara University frequently ranks among the best master's universities in the country. The university?wins high marks for its retention and graduation rates, community service programs, alumni salaries, and sustainability efforts. Business programs are the most popular among undergraduates, and the Leavey School of Business ranks highly among the nation's undergraduate B-schools. In athletics, the Santa Clara University Broncos compete in the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference.For acceptance rates, standardized test scores, costs and more information, visit the Santa Clara University profile.GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Santa ClaraSiena College. Katherine Ollier / Flickr ? Siena College Location: Loudonville, New YorkEnrollment: 3,217 (all undergraduate)Order: FranciscanDescription: Siena College is highly student-centered with a 14 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 20. The college can also boast of an 80% six-year graduation rate (with most students graduating in four years). Business is the most popular field for students at Siena. In athletics, the Siena Saints compete in the NCAA Division I Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.For acceptance rates, standardized test scores, costs and more information, visit the Siena College profile.GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Siena? Stonehill College Location: Easton, MassachusettsEnrollment: 2,426 (all undergraduate)Order: Holy CrossDescription: Stonehill ranks well among national liberal arts colleges, and the school recently appeared in U.S. News & World Report's list of "Top Up-and-Coming Schools." Stonehill students come from 28 states and 14 countries, and the college wins high marks for its level of student engagement. Stonehill College has a 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 20. Students can choose from 80 majors and minors. In athletics, the Stonehill Skyhawks compete in the NCAA Division II Northeast Ten Conference.For acceptance rates, standardized test scores, costs and more information, visit the Stonehill College profile.GPA, SAT and ACT graph for StonehillThomas Aquinas College. DardanAeneas / Wikimedia Commons ? Thomas Aquinas College Location: Santa Paula, CaliforniaEnrollment: 340 (all undergraduate)Order: IndependentDescription: Little Thomas Aquinas College?is probably the most unusual school on this list.?The college uses no textbooks; instead, students read the great books of Western civilization. The college has no lectures, but sustained tutorials, seminars and laboratories.?Also, the school has?has no majors, for all students acquire a broad and integrated liberal education. The college frequently ranks highly among national liberal arts colleges, and it also wins praise for its small classes and its value.For acceptance rates, standardized test scores, costs and more information, visit the Thomas Aquinas College profile.GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Thomas AquinasUniversity of Dallas. Wissembourg / Wikimedia Commons ? University of Dallas Location: Dallas, TexasEnrollment: 2,972 (1,233 undergraduates)Order: DiocesanDescription: The University of Dallas does well on the financial aid front -- nearly all students receive significant grant aid. Academically, the university can boast of a 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and the school's strengths in the liberal arts and sciences earned it a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. The university has a campus in Rome where nearly 80% of all undergraduates study for a semester.For acceptance rates, standardized test scores, costs and more information, visit the University of Dallas profile.GPA, SAT and ACT graph for the University of DallasUniversity of Dayton Chapel. brighterworlds / Flickr ? University of Dayton Location: Dayton, OhioEnrollment: 10,395 (7,434 undergraduates)Order: MarianistDescription:??The University of Dayton's program in entrepreneurship has been ranked highly by U.S. News and World Report, and Dayton also gets high marks for student happiness and athletics. Nearly all Dayton students get financial aid. In athletics, the Dayton Flyers compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic 10 Conference.For acceptance rates, standardized test scores, costs and more information, visit the University of Dayton profile.GPA, SAT and ACT graph for DaytonUniversity of Portland. Svyatoslav / Wikimedia Commons ? University of Portland Location: Portland, OregonEnrollment: 3,661 (3,041 undergraduates)Order: Holy CrossDescription: Like many schools on this list, the University of Portland is committed to teaching, faith and service. The school frequently ranks among the best western master's universities, and it also earns high marks for its value. The school has a 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and among undergraduates nursing, engineering and business fields are all popular. The engineering programs frequently place well in national rankings. In athletics, the Portland Pilots compete in the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference.For acceptance rates, standardized test scores, costs and more information, visit the University of Portland profile.GPA, SAT and ACT graph for UPVillanova University Chapel. justinknabb / Flickr ? Villanova University Location: Villanova, PennsylvaniaEnrollment: 10,470 (7,350 undergraduates)Order: AugustinianDescription: Located just outside of Philadelphia, Villanova is well known for both its strong academics and athletic programs. The university has a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a recognition of its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences. In athletics, the Villanova Wildcats compete in the Division I Big East Conference (football competes in the Division I-AA Atlantic 10 Conference). Villanova students also host the Pennsylvania Special Olympics on their campus.For acceptance rates, standardized test scores, costs and more information, visit the Villanova University profile.GPA, SAT and ACT graph for VillanovaXavier University Basketball. Photo by Andy Lyons / Getty Images ? Xavier University Location: Cincinnati, OhioEnrollment: 6,584 (3,923 undergraduate)Order: JesuitDescription: Founded in 1831, Xavier is one of the oldest Jesuit universities in the country. The university's preprofessional programs in business, education, communications and nursing are all popular among undergraduates. The school was granted a chapter of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society for its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences. In athletics, the Xavier Musketeers compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic 10 Conference.For acceptance rates, standardized test scores, costs and more information, visit the Xavier University profile.GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Xavier ................
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