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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | ✗ | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,406) | ✔ ($5,868) |
| Curtis Institute of Music | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (102) | ✔ |
| Messiah University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,403) | ✔ ($5,410) |
| Susquehanna University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,092) | ✔ ($6,740) |
| Ursinus College | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,513) | ✔ ($5,024) |
| University of Valley Forge | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (654) | ✔ ($4,970) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Curtis Institute of Music | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Messiah University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Susquehanna University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Ursinus College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| University of Valley Forge | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | NAA, NCAA | Patriot League | Patriot League | Patriot League | 15 athletic programs |
| Curtis Institute of Music | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Messiah University | NAA, NCAA | - | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation | 14 athletic programs |
| Susquehanna University | NAA, NCAA | Centennial Conference | 12 athletic programs | ||
| Ursinus College | NAA, NCAA | Centennial Conference | Centennial Conference | Centennial Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| University of Valley Forge | NAA, NCAA | - | 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Curtis Institute of Music | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Messiah University | Interdenominational | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Susquehanna University | Evangelical Lutheran Church | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Ursinus College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| University of Valley Forge | Assemblies of God Church | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs