Schools that rule: Careers & Colleges gives its picks of underrecognized schools that deserve a closer look

Careers and Colleges, Sept-Oct, 2004 by Don Rauf

VILLA JULIE COLLEGE, STEVENSON, MD

WWW.VJC.EDU TUITION: $13,693 R&B: $4,700 SIZE: 2,500

Just 20 minutes outside bustling Baltimore, Villa Julie educates its undergrads in the liberal arts, technology, and early childhood and elementary education. The school takes a special interest in developing a "career plan" for its students. On-campus clubs focus on Japanese animation, graphic arts, billiards, chess, the environment, and more. Athletic students may be interested in the cross-country, field hockey, soccer, and volleyball teams.