This is very different
http://www.collegechoice.net/rankings/top-catholic-colleges-and-universities/1 UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
2 GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
3 VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY
4 BOSTON COLLEGE
5 CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY
6 SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY
7 COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS
8 JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY
9 LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND
10 XAVIER UNIVERSITY
11 GONZAGA UNIVERSITY
13 PROVIDENCE COLLEGE
31 MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY35 UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
36 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY
37 ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY
42 LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
48 DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
54 SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
Now before you freak-out about MU's ranking above ... see this listhttps://www.niche.com/colleges/rankings/best-catholic-colleges/The 2017 Best Catholic Colleges ranking is based on key statistics and student reviews using data from the U.S. Department of Education. The top-ranked Catholic colleges are leading academic institutions that offer students an education and college experience rooted in Catholic traditions and faith.
1. University of Notre Dame
2. Georgetown University
3. College of Holy Cross
4. Boston College
5. Santa Clara University
6. Villanova University
7. Loyola Marymount University
8. Marquette University9. University of Dayton
10. Providence College
12. Creighton University
14. Gonzaga University
17. Depaul University
19. St. Louis University
29. Xavier University
33. Loyola University Chicago
40. Seton Hall University
49. St. John's University - New York
However you view MU, good or bad, their is a ranking to validate that belief.