School type has been found to predict schooling outcomes. Neal (1997), using High School and Beyond data, found that Catholic school attendance is associated with significantly increased levels of educational attainment among urban minorities. Fewer gains of Catholic schooling were found for urban and suburban whites. Research has suggested that school type is related to adolescents' likelihood to attend college. Neal (1997) finds that Catholic schooling significantly increases educational attainment among urban minorities. Fewer gains of Catholic schooling were found for urban and suburban whites.