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Catholic Ivy League
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Catholic Ivy League is a term popularized in Times 1962 article entitled "Where are the Catholic Intellectuals?" to describe six American Catholic institutions. The six schools offer a collegiate experience comparable to top Ivy League universities yet operate or were once under the auspices of the Catholic Church. The Catholic Ivy League is an informal designation and, unlike the Ivy League itself, is not an athletic conference. The Catholic Ivy League is categorized into two groups, the Big Three and the Little Three. The Catholic Ivies as indicated by Time in 1962: *Boston College *College of the Holy Cross *Fordham University *Georgetown University *University of Notre Dame *Villanova University Big Three The Big Three includes Notre Dame, Georgetown, and Boston College. They are characterized by comparatively large class sizes and a diverse student base and historically boast strong athletics programs. These schools boast national recognition. Little Three The Little Three includes Holy Cross, Villanova, and Fordham. Traditionally these schools have been characterized by a regional student base, and a focus by Villanova and Holy Cross on undergraduate education while Fordham, as a national research university, has six graduate schools. The Little Three enjoy less national recognition. See Also
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