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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,417) | ✔ ($6,360) |
| Gwynedd Mercy University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (531) | ✔ ($6,640) |
| Lehigh University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,952) | ✔ ($6,540) |
| Messiah University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,403) | ✔ ($5,410) |
| Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (128) | ✔ |
| The University of the Arts | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (564) | ✔ ($6,360) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown College | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Gwynedd Mercy University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Lehigh University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Messiah University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| The University of the Arts | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | 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, and 4 schools are member of NCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown College | NAA, NCAA | - | 12 athletic programs | ||
| Gwynedd Mercy University | NAA, NCAA | - | Atlantic East Conference | Atlantic East Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| Lehigh University | NAA, NCAA | Patriot League | Patriot League | Patriot League | 15 athletic programs |
| Messiah University | NAA, NCAA | - | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation | 14 athletic programs |
| Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| The University of the Arts | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gwynedd Mercy University | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Lehigh University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Messiah University | Interdenominational | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| The University of the Arts | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs