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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma College | Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,314) | ✔ ($5,674) |
| Cranbrook Academy of Art | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (85) | ✔ |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Under, Grad | Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (965) | ✔ |
| Rochester University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (313) | ✔ ($4,446) |
| Spring Arbor University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (947) | ✔ ($5,720) |
| Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Cranbrook Academy of Art | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| University of Detroit Mercy | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Rochester University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Spring Arbor University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 6 selected colleges, 4 schools are member of NAA, 2 schools are member of NCAA, 2 schools are member of NAIA, and 1 schools are member of NCCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma College | NAA, NCAA | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc | 16 athletic programs |
| Cranbrook Academy of Art | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| University of Detroit Mercy | NAA, NCAA | - | Horizon League | - | 8 athletic programs |
| Rochester University | NAA, NAIA | - | 6 athletic programs | ||
| Spring Arbor University | NAA, NAIA, NCCAA | - | 10 athletic programs | ||
| Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
NAIA: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
NCCAA: National Christian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma College | Presbyterian Church (USA) | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Cranbrook Academy of Art | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Rochester University | Churches of Christ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Spring Arbor University | Free Methodist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs