Top Ranked Christian Colleges
When contemplating which college you or child should attend, there are many factors to consider, not the least of which is academic excellence, student-to-teacher ratio and cost of tuition. Finding a source that ranks colleges in these categories and many more could help whittle your decision down immensely. If you're looking for a school that combines a good academic program with a Christian environment, consider some of these top-ranked, faith-based colleges.
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Huntington University
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In 2010, U.S. News And World Report "America's Best Colleges" edition ranked Huntington University in Huntington, Indiana in sixth place on its list of Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the Midwest Region, earning its place on the same list for 15 consecutive years. At Huntington, a liberal arts college, students can earn a degree in more than 70 different academic programs including nursing, foreign language, digital media arts and more. Huntington also has a master's degree program for education, counseling and ministry. Located in northeast Indiana, Huntingdon University is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.
Rankings on "America's Best Colleges" are based on retention percentages, financial resources, and alumni contributions.
Huntington University
2303 College Ave.
Huntington, IN 46750
(260) 356-6000
http://www.huntington.edu/
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
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U.S. News and World Report ranked Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in Indiana 20th in the Midwest category of "Best Baccalaureate Colleges." Of the top 45 colleges in the Midwest, at 93 percent, SMWC was acknowledged for having the highest number of classes with fewer than 20 students. SMWC is also ranked on the Princeton Review's list of "Best Baccalaureate Colleges." SMWC is the oldest Catholic liberal arts school for women in the country. Ninety-five percent of students here receive financial aid.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876
(812) 535-5151
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George Fox University
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In August 2009, Forbes "Top 100 America's Best Colleges" ranked George Fox University in Oregon 58th -- making it the highest ranked Christian college on the list. Forbes bases its results on student satisfaction, graduation statistics, post-graduate vocational success, faculty academic success, and amount of student debt post graduation. Founded in 1891 by Quaker pioneers, GFU offers a bachelor's degree in more than 40 majors, five seminary degrees, and 11 masters and doctorate degrees. With 3,300 students, the GFU campus is located 23 miles south of Portland.
George Fox University
414 N. Meridian St.
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-8383
georgefox.edu/
Wheaton College
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Wheaton College in Wheaton, Ill., ranked 58 on U.S. New and World Report "Best Colleges 2010." A tier-1 academic, liberal arts college, Wheaton was establish in 1860 as a private, co-ed, interdenominational Christian school. Wheaton also ranked on the Princeton Review's 2010 edition of "The Best 371 Colleges" as well as the 2010 Fiske Guide to Colleges "44 Best Buy Schools" based on academic quality and student attendance. And on Kiplinger's list of "Best Values in Private Colleges," Wheaton stands at 15th.
Wheaton College
501 College Ave.
Wheaton, Il 60187
(630) 752-5000
wheatoncollege.edu
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