Original sentence: Based in the Catholic and Franciscan tradition, Villa Maria College provides a holistic approach to higher education, addressing each student's intellectual, vocational, and spiritual needs.It is this progressive approach to higher education at all levels that sets Villa, its students, faculty, and alumni apart from everyone else.Located just outside Buffalo, New York, in the suburban community of Cheektowaga, rich in a tradition of providing quality education at an affordable price, Villa Maria College continues to grow by introducing innovative programs designed to meet the demands of a changing society.The College fosters Christian values, intellectual inquiry, respect for diversity, and commitment to serving others
Edited sentence: Based in the Catholic and Franciscan tradition, Villa Maria College claims to provide a holistic approach to higher education, addressing each student's intellectual, vocational, and spiritual needs.The College claims to foster Christian values, intellectual inquiry, respect for diversity, and commitment to serving others