<p>No direct experience of course, but my son is a freshman math major at Villanova and chose the school for all of the reason you listed above. He is having a great experience. My impression is that even with the core curriculum, minors are encouraged (not sure about double majors). I understand that their econ program is very strong and there is a masters program in applied math that only takes an additional year (so a BS and MS in five years). Good Luck with your re-visits!</p>