By Fernando Ramirez, Chron.com / Houston Chronicle

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Dallas Baptist University

Dallas Baptist University

8. Texas Christian University- Most conservative colleges

8. Texas Christian University- Most conservative colleges

7. Abilene Christian University - Most conservative colleges

7. Abilene Christian University - Most conservative colleges

6. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor- Most conservative colleges

6. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor- Most conservative colleges

5. University of Dallas - Most conservative colleges

5. University of Dallas - Most conservative colleges

4. Southern Methodist University- Most conservative colleges

4. Southern Methodist University- Most conservative colleges

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Southwestern University

Southwestern University

Saint Edward's University

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Saint Edward's University

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The most liberal, conservative colleges in Texas

Colleges campuses are often thought of as intensely liberal institutions, but in reality, they come in all shapes and sizes.

To get some idea, college data site Niche recently ranked the most liberal and conservative colleges throughout the nation.

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The rankings were acquired by surveying students on their political leanings, as well as surveying how liberal or conservative they viewed other students on campus.

Three Texas colleges made the list of the top 100 most liberal colleges in America:Southwestern University, Saint Edward's University and Rice University.

On the other hand, 13 Texas colleges made the national list for being conservative.

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