Emory University - Private University in Atlanta, Georgia

Emory University is a private research university in metropolitan Atlanta, located in the Druid Hills section of unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. The university was founded as Emory College in 1836 in Oxford, Georgia by the Methodist Episcopal Church and was named in honor of Methodist bishop John Emory.

 Emory University has nine academic divisions: Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Oxford College, Goizueta Business School, Laney Graduate School, School of Law, School of Medicine, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Rollins School of Public Health, and the Candler School of Theology.

Address                201 Dowman Dr, Atlanta, GA 30322, United States
Mascot                  Dooley

Motto	Cor prudentis possidebit scientiam (Latin)
Motto in English	The wise heart seeks knowledge
Established	1836
Type	Private
Affiliation	United Methodist Church
Endowment	$6.7 billion
President	James W. Wagner
Academic staff	13,225
Students	14,513
Undergraduates	7,656
Postgraduates	6,677
Location	Druid Hills, Georgia, U.S.
Campus	Suburban 631 acres (2.6 km²)
Newspaper	The Emory Wheel
Colors	Blue
Athletics	NCAA Division III UAA
Nickname	Eagles
Affiliations	AAU SACS ACE NAICU IAMSCU ORAU
Website	www.emory.edu

Thomas Jefferson University - Private University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Thomas Jefferson University is a private health sciences university in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States. The university consists of six constituent colleges and schools, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Graduate Studies,
Jefferson School of Health Professions, Jefferson School of Nursing, Jefferson School of Pharmacy, and Jefferson School of Population Health. In 2011, the medical college (JMC) was ranked #42 among the nation's medical schools by U.S. News & World Report.
Address                  1020 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Phone                    +1 215-955-6000
Founded                 1824
Colors                     Black, Blue

Type	Private
Endowment	$614.3 million
President	Stephen K. Klasko, MD, MBA
Students	2,867
Undergraduates	1,057
Postgraduates	844
Location	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Campus	Urban
Website	www.jefferson.edu

Samford University - Private University in Alabama

Samford University is a private, coeducational university located in Homewood, Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham. In 1841, the university was founded as Howard College. Samford University is the 87th oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Samford University is Alabama's top-ranked private university. The university enrolls 4,933 students from 44 states and 25 countries.

Address                 800 Lakeshore Dr, Birmingham, AL 35229, United States
Football Stadium Seibert Stadium 

Motto	For God, For Learning, Forever
Established	1841 (as Howard College)
Type	Private
Affiliation	Alabama Baptist Convention
Endowment	$277.5 million (June 2014)
President	Andrew Westmoreland
Academic staff	301
Students	4,933 (Fall 2014)
Undergraduates	3,051(Fall 2014)
Postgraduates	1,882 (Fall 2014)
Location	Homewood, Alabama, US
Campus	Suburban
Athletics	17 varsity teams
Colors	Red and Blue
Nickname	Bulldogs
Affiliations	Southern Conference
Website	samford.edu