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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,252) | ✔ |
| Messiah University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,403) | ✔ ($5,410) |
| University of the Sciences | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| Swarthmore College | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,580) | ✔ ($8,922) |
| University of Valley Forge | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (654) | ✔ ($4,970) |
| Lake Erie College of Osteopathic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Messiah University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| University of the Sciences | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Swarthmore College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| University of Valley Forge | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Lake Erie College of Osteopathic 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, and 4 schools are member of NCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City College | NAA, NCAA | Presidents' Athletic Conference | Presidents' Athletic Conference | Presidents' Athletic Conference | - |
| 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 | ||||
| Swarthmore College | NAA, NCAA | - | Centennial Conference | Centennial Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| University of Valley Forge | NAA, NCAA | - | 7 athletic programs | ||
| Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City College | Undenominational | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Messiah University | Interdenominational | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| University of the Sciences | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Swarthmore College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| University of Valley Forge | Assemblies of God Church | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs