No one suggested dismissing a school without further investigation. It is important to be aware of which schools have a religious affiliation and how extensive the religious requirements are at each school. I attended BYU as a non mormon AND have been severely discriminated against by christians. Both experiences have left me very gun-shy when it comes to mixing education and religion. I am prejudiced as a form of self preservation. Be aware, go in with eyes wide open and ask tons of questions. The climate on campus is the hardest part of the equation. You won’t know until you get there whether you fit in with the school’s clientele.