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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,578) | ✔ |
| Hampshire College | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,180) | ✔ ($5,912) |
| Merrimack College | Under, Grad | Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,874) | ✔ ($7,967) |
| Tufts University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (4,216) | ✔ ($7,636) |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,019) | ✔ ($3,300) |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,768) | ✔ ($6,950) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Hampshire College | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Merrimack College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Tufts University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 6 selected colleges, all schools are member of NAA, 5 schools are member of NCAA, and 1 schools are member of NSCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson College | NAA, NCAA | - | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 8 athletic programs |
| Hampshire College | NAA, NSCAA | - | - | - | 3 athletic programs |
| Merrimack College | NAA, NCAA | Northeast Conference | Northeast Conference | Northeast Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| Tufts University | NAA, NCAA | New England Small College Ath Conf | New England Small College Ath Conf | New England Small College Ath Conf | 17 athletic programs |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | NAA, NCAA | - | Commonwealth Coast Conference | Commonwealth Coast Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | NAA, NCAA | - | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 11 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
NSCAA: National Small College Athletic Association
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Hampshire College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Merrimack College | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Tufts University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs