Wofford College is a United Methodist-affiliated school that welcomes students of all faiths and beliefs. Located in the city of Spartanburg, South Carolina, Wofford is situated on 170 tree-lined acres that have been designated as an arboretum. Since 1992, nearly 5,000 trees have been planted throughout the campus. Students admitted to the college are given the choice of more than 50 majors and minors, as well as numerous student organizations. Greek life is very prevalent on campus, with 14 chapters and more than 40 percent of the student body participating in a fraternity or sorority. Though students have the opportunity to live off campus, more than 90 percent of the student body decides to live on campus during their college careers. Wofford's athletic teams, known as the Terriers, compete in the Southern Conference in the NCAA Division I. Wofford has 18 men's and women's varsity programs.Wofford College practices a 4-1-4 semester schedule, with a four-month fall semester and a four-month spring semester. The college offers an Interim period in January that allows students to concentrate on a single study project of their choosing. The intent is to move beyond the classroom structure and observe issues in action. Wofford prides itself on returning students each year, and the college boasts one of the highest freshman retention rates among national liberal arts colleges. Notable alumni of the college include Wendi Nix, an ESPN anchor; former Sen. Olin D. Johnston of South Carolina; and Jerry Richardson, owner of the NFL's Carolina Panthers.

Hobart and William Smith Colleges are together a liberal arts college situated on the shore of Seneca Lake in Geneva, New York. Hobart College and William Smith College are coordinate liberal arts colleges, which means that men attend Hobart College while women attend William Smith College. Male and female students attend classes together and share one campus but receive degrees from their respective colleges. Greek life is popular and prevalent among students at Hobart College, but William Smith College does not offer sororities. Known as the Hobart Statesmen, the men's teams compete in the NCAA Division III, except for the lacrosse team, which competes in the NCAA Division I Northeast Conference. The William Smith Herons compete in the NCAA Division III.Students interested in getting involved in student groups or organizations can choose from more than 70 clubs. Some residence halls on the campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges house students interested in particular themes or causes, from an interest in sports to sharing the same major. Notable alumni of the colleges include Alan Kalter, announcer for the "Late Show with David Letterman," and Abigail Johnson, president of mutual fund and financial services firm Fidelity Investments.