Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between selected colleges including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2022-2023.
| Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western University of Health Sciences | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Life Pacific University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (305) | ✔ |
| Laguna College of Art and Design | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (56) | ✔ |
| Whittier College | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (824) | ✔ ($6,892) |
| Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (234) | ✔ |
| Columbia College - San Luis Obispo | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between selected colleges including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western University of Health Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Life Pacific University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Laguna College of Art and Design | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Whittier College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Columbia College - San Luis Obispo | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 6 selected colleges, 2 schools are member of NAA, 1 schools are member of NCAA, and 1 schools are member of NAIA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western University of Health Sciences | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Life Pacific University | NAA, NAIA | - | Golden State Athletic Conference | - | - |
| Laguna College of Art and Design | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Whittier College | NAA, NCAA | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | 13 athletic programs |
| Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Columbia College - San Luis Obispo | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
NAIA: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of selected colleges including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western University of Health Sciences | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Life Pacific University | Other Protestant | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Laguna College of Art and Design | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Whittier College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Columbia College - San Luis Obispo | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs