<p>I was really just being mischievous in mentioning Naropa. 
I figured that the OP would not consider a Buddhist school, even though it is “faith based.” </p>
<p>OP, you might want to pose this question in the Christian Colleges sub-forum. Assuming that some form of Protestantism is what you mean by “faith”?</p>
<p>^^I was also agreeing with your mischievousness…</p>
<p>Definitely add TCU in Fort Worth to the list. Not as religious but lots of Christian organizations on campus that are very popular, Christian fraternities, etc. </p>
<p>While Pepperdine is Church of Christ, it has made a concerted effort in recent years to increase the quality of students. This has resulted in fewer CofC students. Also, CofC is a lot different now than it was 20-30 years ago. I would look strongly at Pepperdine if your child can get in. Of all the schools listed thus far, it has the best reputation for academics and job prospects. Baylor is making a strong push to improve as well. </p>
<p>Speaking just of protestant based schools you will be able to find “faith” as well as partying, and even outdoor activities at just about any college, large and small. It is a matter of the student finding the groups of friends that focus on those things that are important to them. </p>
<p>My daughter is at Baylor, a much larger college than she ever thought she would attend. She is in the Honors Residential College so she lives with academic minded, non partying students. Many are “christian” and some are not, which has strengthened her faith and has been good in other ways also. She and her friends get camping equipment from the school and go hiking and camping on school breaks. She has found a church she loves and other activities to attend that feed her soul. She has found challenging academics in her honors programs, professors that take interest in her, and much more. She can’t imagine being anywhere else. However, outside the honors program and maybe some of the other special programs it may be different.</p>