Founded in the mid-1800s by Jesuits, the College of Holy Cross boasts a long history of academic and faith-based success. Stressing the idea that Catholicism is "a love of God and love of neighbor," the school encourages missions, retreats, and research that serves a large community. A variety of worship services are offered at the college's chapels.Holy Cross has an impressive retention and graduation rate, with well over 90% of entering students earning a degree within six years. The college was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa for its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, and the school's 10 to 1 student/faculty ratio means that students will have a lot of personal interaction with their professors.