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OP - If your daughter is not African-American, then she would be a minority at Howard University and probably not have a very typical college experience.  I know Lyola is a very well regarded school in or near Baltimore, MD.  Catholic colleges no longer have any rules on church attendance, though there maybe some which require a couple of theology classes - but usually drawing from a diverse student population in most cases, there is a wide range of interesting class options to choose from across many religious dimensions.

- I think it is very important for you to start your search early and to look at the campus in terms of her mobility needs on campus.  Given the winter even the mid-atlantic region experienced last season, you will need to clearly ask about any accommodations she might need in bad weather.

- Get clear information on what the dorm options are for freshman students, since often they can be the worse dorms.  And, if  your daughter's disability means that she does need a first floor room, a dorm with AC you need to know which have these options and put in a specific written request for any lottery to have these special options for her.
 
- Also be sure you get clear and specific information - for each college - on the kinds of testing and information needed to qualify for services from the Office of Disabilities as there is no one set rule on what colleges might expect OR on the timing of recent testing.

You are correct that a smaller college will be the best fit for her and I would aim for one with a diverse population.

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