For many Christian institutions, the main focus is preparing students for service to others and Christian living, Gotcher said. This difference is often seen in the mission statements of Christian and secular universities. Many students come to ACU because it is a Christian university, and students make bonds with others who share common goals and beliefs. Conservative religious thought emphasizes finding a Christian partner to marry. This idea is found in Paul's writing to the church in I Corinthians 7.
Students find a majority of peers who share their Christian beliefs at the university.
This difference in emphasis is one reason students get married or engaged while in school. With religious conservative thought emphasizing marriage more than secular culture does, marriage is more of a priority to some students. This emphasis and large number of married and engaged students bring a pressure and urgency for others to get married. Colo. Engagements bring lots of attention to the couple, mainly the female. And a lot of people want to see the ring.