In honor of the NCAA basketball tournament, U.S. News has taken a look at the Division I conferences. How do the schools in the West Coast Conference match up based on their America's Best Colleges rankings?
| College Name and Location | U.S. News Rank | Team Nickname | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA | 2* | Broncos |
| 2 | Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA | 3* | Bulldogs |
| 3 | Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CA | 4* | Lions |
| 4 | University of PortlandPortland, OR | 10* | Pilots |
| 5 | St. Mary's College of CaliforniaMoraga, CA | 12* | Gaels |
| 6 | Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, CA | 58 | Waves |
| 7 | University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA | 110 | Toreros |
| 8 | University of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | 121 | Dons |
All school rankings listed are within the National Universities ranking category utilized in America's Best Colleges unless otherwise noted.
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