I live in providence and my d22 attends BC. Service to others especially the poor and vulnerable is a big Jesuit tradition at bc. Especially around clubs.
One of the larger student events last year was an organized effort to take all of the seats during a prolife event where prochoice students would silently sit in the crowd. Totally ok by admin and other students. Polite but spoke their mind.
I’m not promoting anything but showed the ability to speak views without regard to pushback. IMHO
Largest student group on campus are the young democrats. And most popular retreat is Kairos. Definitely a Jesuit and spiritual weekend. So there is a nice mix. Students are more into sports school and social life like anywhere else.
There’s also 1000 international students primarily from China and South Korea.
I agree with tomsr. A little bit more pronounced than Georgetown. Less so than nd. It’s there if you want it. Or it can mean little.
PC is a Dominican order. Just different. But you can have a secular experience too. Great little campus and fun town. It’s just an overall smaller feel and perhaps that may make it feel that way to you. Like holy cross.
But they all will be pretty much the same. Most guys I know who went to either were more worried about a Sunday morning hangover than getting to mass. Although I’m only speaking from my perspective.