Anonymous
Post 05/11/2026 08:17     Subject: Jesuit colleges and universities
Admittedly, I had AI look up the rankings. It’s pretty close though.
Anonymous
Post 05/11/2026 08:10     Subject: Re:Jesuit colleges and universities
Anonymous wrote:Here are the rankings for the Jesuit colleges in the US:

National
#24 Georgetown University
#36 (tie) Boston College
#51 Santa Clara University
#30 (National Liberal Arts) College of the Holy Cross
#85 Fordham University
#91 Loyola Marymount University
#94 Gonzaga University
#94 Marquette University
#115 Saint Louis University
#121 University of San Francisco
#124 Creighton University
#132 Loyola University Chicago
#171 Seattle University
#194 University of Detroit Mercy
#214 Loyola University New Orleans
#273 Regis University
#281 Saint Peter's University

Regional
#1 (North) Fairfield University
#2 (Midwest) John Carroll University
#6 (North) University of Scranton
#9 (North) Loyola University Maryland
#10 (North) Saint Joseph's University
#12 (Midwest) Xavier University
#13 (Midwest) Rockhurst University
#15 (North) Le Moyne College
#22 (North) Canisius University
#35 (South) Spring Hill College
#82 (North) Regis College (MA)


This list is not the current list.
Anonymous
Post 05/10/2026 23:33     Subject: Jesuit colleges and universities
Great win for the Hoyas on the road at UVA.
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2026 19:46     Subject: Jesuit colleges and universities
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:As pp said ND is not Jesuit but if into pedigree among old money Catholic families on East Coast it was always Georgetown and Holy Cross. Quick visit to each campus would confirm the old buildings.


--"Old money Catholic families" is not a thing. Catholics were looked down upon in America until about two generations ago and were not wealthy.


--The wealthiest person in the US at the time of the Revolutionary War was Catholic and his cousin founded Georgetown.


The poster probably confuses treatment of Catholic Italian and Irish immigrants in the 1880s through the 1920s with the overall history and status of Catholics in the new world.
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2026 17:21     Subject: Re:Jesuit colleges and universities
Here are the rankings for the Jesuit colleges in the US:

National
#24 Georgetown University
#36 (tie) Boston College
#51 Santa Clara University
#30 (National Liberal Arts) College of the Holy Cross
#85 Fordham University
#91 Loyola Marymount University
#94 Gonzaga University
#94 Marquette University
#115 Saint Louis University
#121 University of San Francisco
#124 Creighton University
#132 Loyola University Chicago
#171 Seattle University
#194 University of Detroit Mercy
#214 Loyola University New Orleans
#273 Regis University
#281 Saint Peter's University

Regional
#1 (North) Fairfield University
#2 (Midwest) John Carroll University
#6 (North) University of Scranton
#9 (North) Loyola University Maryland
#10 (North) Saint Joseph's University
#12 (Midwest) Xavier University
#13 (Midwest) Rockhurst University
#15 (North) Le Moyne College
#22 (North) Canisius University
#35 (South) Spring Hill College
#82 (North) Regis College (MA)
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2026 07:59     Subject: Jesuit colleges and universities
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:You guys are arguing just to argue. Not sure how nd came into the discussion, but schools like Georgetown and bc are outliers. The typical Jesuit school with 4-8k undergrads in a metro area hits a sweet spot for a lot of kids. Manageable size, urban locations, usually have good facilities, strong alumni networks in their metro area, strong school spirit, good merit aid. Schools like saint louis, Marquette, Fairfield, Santa Clara, etc punch above their weights.


The bolded is where Georgetown can't compete. Very rundown campus. Government policy major and DC location is only plus. BC, on the other hand is pristine.


Location, location, location. Facilities can be fixed (and GU is doing so), location can't be changed (BU and ND). So much of a student's experience extends beyond the campus.


GU huge project is digging up the ground to replace some pipes for their heating system. The campus is too far gone to make any significant difference considering their financial condition. There are too may problems and space is an issue.

That said, I agree South Bend is not ideal and its proximity to a major airport is also a ding. We made it work with our kid, but it was taxing. Despite the inconvenience, it was so worth it for them.

As for BC, you can't deny its location near Boston is a big draw while still having a gorgeous sprawling campus with lots of green space. The best of both worlds.
Anonymous
Post 05/09/2026 07:08     Subject: Jesuit colleges and universities
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:You guys are arguing just to argue. Not sure how nd came into the discussion, but schools like Georgetown and bc are outliers. The typical Jesuit school with 4-8k undergrads in a metro area hits a sweet spot for a lot of kids. Manageable size, urban locations, usually have good facilities, strong alumni networks in their metro area, strong school spirit, good merit aid. Schools like saint louis, Marquette, Fairfield, Santa Clara, etc punch above their weights.


The bolded is where Georgetown can't compete. Very rundown campus. Government policy major and DC location is only plus. BC, on the other hand is pristine.


Location, location, location. Facilities can be fixed (and GU is doing so), location can't be changed (BU and ND). So much of a student's experience extends beyond the campus.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2026 10:41     Subject: Jesuit colleges and universities
Anonymous wrote:You guys are arguing just to argue. Not sure how nd came into the discussion, but schools like Georgetown and bc are outliers. The typical Jesuit school with 4-8k undergrads in a metro area hits a sweet spot for a lot of kids. Manageable size, urban locations, usually have good facilities, strong alumni networks in their metro area, strong school spirit, good merit aid. Schools like saint louis, Marquette, Fairfield, Santa Clara, etc punch above their weights.


The bolded is where Georgetown can't compete. Very rundown campus. Government policy major and DC location is only plus. BC, on the other hand is pristine.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2026 09:58     Subject: Jesuit colleges and universities
You guys are arguing just to argue. Not sure how nd came into the discussion, but schools like Georgetown and bc are outliers. The typical Jesuit school with 4-8k undergrads in a metro area hits a sweet spot for a lot of kids. Manageable size, urban locations, usually have good facilities, strong alumni networks in their metro area, strong school spirit, good merit aid. Schools like saint louis, Marquette, Fairfield, Santa Clara, etc punch above their weights.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2026 09:17     Subject: Jesuit colleges and universities
BC peers are BU and Northeastern. Rankings are 36, 42, and 46. No objective metrics support BC being close to ND and Georgetown,






Anonymous
Post 05/07/2026 20:00     Subject: Jesuit colleges and universities
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:As pp said ND is not Jesuit but if into pedigree among old money Catholic families on East Coast it was always Georgetown and Holy Cross. Quick visit to each campus would confirm the old buildings.


"Old money Catholic families" is not a thing. Catholics were looked down upon in America until about two generations ago and were not wealthy.


The wealthiest person in the US at the time of the Revolutionary War was Catholic and his cousin founded Georgetown. You are a moron.
Anonymous
Post 05/07/2026 19:36     Subject: Jesuit colleges and universities
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I would add Dayton and San Diego


Dayton isnt' Jesuit


Neither is San Diego. Duh.


This doesnt feel so "duh" to me. it's catholic, but not jesuit
Anonymous
Post 05/07/2026 19:30     Subject: Jesuit colleges and universities
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I would add Dayton and San Diego


Dayton isnt' Jesuit


Neither is San Diego. Duh.
Anonymous
Post 05/07/2026 18:37     Subject: Jesuit colleges and universities
I am a big fan of Santa Clara. Lovely campus and a school on the move.
Anonymous
Post 05/07/2026 16:10     Subject: Re:Jesuit colleges and universities
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:God people, this isn't really that complicated.

https://ajcunet.edu/about/colleges-universities/


+1

Boston College
Fairfield University
John Carroll University
Loyola University Maryland
Rockhurst University
Santa Clara University
The University of Scranton
Canisius University
Fordham University
Le Moyne College
Loyola University New Orleans
Saint Joseph's University
Seattle University
University of Detroit Mercy
College of the Holy Cross
Georgetown University
Loyola Marymount University
Marquette University
Saint Louis University
Spring Hill College
University of San Francisco
Creighton University
Gonzaga University
Loyola University Chicago
Regis University
Saint Peter's University
St. John's College (Belize)
Xavier University
Campion College
Newman College
Regis College
St. Mark's College



These are the only useful posts in this thread. Jesuit schools offer an excellent education and I say that as a non-Catholic/non-Christian. Adults coming on here to bash one another and one another's kids via a particular college are really sad.