University type: Coed, four-year, private. selective, founded in 1859 Religious affiliation: Independent Lutheran Enrollment: 3700 from most states and more than 40 other countries Recognition: U.S. News & World Report (named one of the top regional universities in the Midwest); Peterson's Competitive Colleges; The Barron's 300: Best Buys in College Education Academic Programs: More than 60 programs in five colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Nursing, Christ College (the Honors College) Financial Aid: More than 85 percent of students receive financial aid; over $27 million awarded annually Faculty: More than 250, nearly 90 percent of whom hold the Ph.D. or terminal degree in their field Faculty-student ratio: 1:14 Average class size: 20

Location: Valparaiso, Indiana (population 26,000) Campus: 310 acres, 60 academic and residential buildings Nearby: Chicago is one hour away; Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is within 15 minutes Graduate Programs: School of Law (Juris Doctor); seven master's degrees (master of arts, master of arts in applied behavioral sciences, master of arts in liberal studies, master of education, master of music, master of science in nursing, master of science in special education) Alumni: 44,000 Athletics: NCAA Division I Women: basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball Men: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, soccer, swimming, tennis, track School colors: Brown & gold Athletic Nickname: Crusaders