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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Messiah University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,403) | ✔ ($5,410) |
| University of the Sciences | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| Saint Joseph's University | Under, Grad | Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,925) | ✔ ($5,575) |
| Susquehanna University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,092) | ✔ ($6,740) |
| Thiel College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (906) | ✔ |
| Wilkes University | Under, Grad | Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,152) | ✔ ($6,564) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Messiah University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| University of the Sciences | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Saint Joseph's University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Susquehanna University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Thiel College | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Wilkes University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 6 selected colleges, 5 schools are member of NAA, and 5 schools are member of NCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Messiah University | NAA, NCAA | - | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation | 14 athletic programs |
| University of the Sciences | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Saint Joseph's University | NAA, NCAA | - | Atlantic 10 Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| Susquehanna University | NAA, NCAA | Centennial Conference | 12 athletic programs | ||
| Thiel College | NAA, NCAA | Presidents' Athletic Conference | Presidents' Athletic Conference | Presidents' Athletic Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| Wilkes University | NAA, NCAA | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation | 12 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Messiah University | Interdenominational | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| University of the Sciences | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Saint Joseph's University | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Susquehanna University | Evangelical Lutheran Church | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Thiel College | Evangelical Lutheran Church | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Wilkes University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs