<p>HC and Villanova are out as answers to the OP’s question since they are not in the midwest. We, too, are looking for a les selective ND-like college in the <em>midwest</em>, since we want to be able to drive there from Chicago, like OP, in less than 5-6 hours.</p>
<p>Marquette, depaul, loyola, st louis u et are all out because they are all distinctly <em>urban</em>. I perceive that ND is more insular, suburban - a place of its own, ‘a slice of heaven’ if you will. Marquette and depaul are as much about milwauke and chicago as the colleges.</p>
<p>UD might be a closer match. Matches in catholic-ness, size, school spirit, and mw loc. Can someone tell me anything about UD? Is UD smack dab in the middle of the city? how is dayton city? Is it a rust belt city? How big is dayton? is dayton like south bend?</p>
<p>I could not find a distinct entry to UD here in CC. How does one start one?</p>
<p>For us, possibly unlike OP, and please hold on to your seatbelts, we’d like a less selective ND-like school, but WITHOUT FOOTBALL (!) My d does not like the football -sports- aspect, but likes serious catholic students. </p>
<p>She might be looking for a midwest HC. anyone?</p>