Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Public Affairs schools 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.
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| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana University-Bloomington | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (13,467) | ✔ ($4,430) | |
| 2 | Syracuse University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (8,580) | ✔ ($7,650) | |
| 3 | Harvard University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (13,748) | ✔ ($7,446) | |
| 4 | University of California-Berkeley | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (9,765) | ✔ | |
| 5 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (11,493) | ✔ | |
| 6 | University of Southern California | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,500) | ✔ ($6,930) | |
| 6 | University of Georgia | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (10,218) | ✔ ($4,094) | |
| 6 | University of Chicago | Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (4,573) | ✔ | |
| 9 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (10,310) | ✔ | |
| 9 | American University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (4,214) | ✔ ($6,630) | |
| 9 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (16,179) | ✔ ($5,610) | |
| 12 | Georgetown University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (5,493) | ✔ ($7,280) | |
| 13 | George Washington University | Under, Grad | NAVY | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (7,274) | ✔ ($4,325) | |
| 14 | New York University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (12,622) | ✔ ($5,612) | |
| 15 | Princeton University | ✗ | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,594) | ✔ ($7,670) | |
| 16 | University of California-Los Angeles | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (22,884) | ✔ | |
| 17 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (7,558) | ✔ ($5,240) | |
| 18 | The University of Texas at Austin | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (7,953) | ✔ | |
| 19 | Carnegie Mellon University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,587) | ✔ ($6,486) | |
| 20 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (15,082) | ✔ | |
| 21 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (9,925) | ✔ ($5,240) | |
| 22 | Columbia University in the City of New York | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (13,109) | ✔ ($6,300) | |
| 23 | Duke University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,699) | ✔ ($7,156) | |
| 24 | Georgia State University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,259) | ✔ ($4,322) | |
| 25 | University of Kansas | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (5,488) | ✔ ($3,914) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Public Affairs schools including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
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Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Public Affairs schools. Among 25 best Public Affairs schools, all schools are member of NAA, and all schools are member of NCAA.
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| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana University-Bloomington | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 14 athletic programs | |
| 2 | Syracuse University | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | - | 11 athletic programs | |
| 3 | Harvard University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 21 athletic programs | |
| 4 | University of California-Berkeley | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 17 athletic programs | |
| 5 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 17 athletic programs | |
| 6 | University of Southern California | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 15 athletic programs | |
| 6 | University of Georgia | NAA, NCAA | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | 12 athletic programs | |
| 6 | University of Chicago | NAA, NCAA | Midwest Conference | University Athletic Association | Midwest Conference | 10 athletic programs | |
| 9 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 12 athletic programs | |
| 9 | American University | NAA, NCAA | - | Patriot League | - | 8 athletic programs | |
| 9 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 14 athletic programs | |
| 12 | Georgetown University | NAA, NCAA | Patriot League | Big East Conference | Big East Conference | 14 athletic programs | |
| 13 | George Washington University | NAA, NCAA | - | Atlantic 10 Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference | 15 athletic programs | |
| 14 | New York University | NAA, NCAA | - | University Athletic Association | University Athletic Association | 9 athletic programs | |
| 15 | Princeton University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 19 athletic programs | |
| 16 | University of California-Los Angeles | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 14 athletic programs | |
| 17 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 14 athletic programs | |
| 18 | The University of Texas at Austin | NAA, NCAA | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | 11 athletic programs | |
| 19 | Carnegie Mellon University | NAA, NCAA | University Athletic Association | University Athletic Association | - | 8 athletic programs | |
| 20 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 21 athletic programs | |
| 21 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 16 athletic programs | |
| 22 | Columbia University in the City of New York | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 18 athletic programs | |
| 23 | Duke University | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 14 athletic programs | |
| 24 | Georgia State University | NAA, NCAA | Sun Belt Conference | Sun Belt Conference | Sun Belt Conference | 10 athletic programs | |
| 25 | University of Kansas | NAA, NCAA | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | 11 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Public Affairs schools including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
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| Rank | Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana University-Bloomington | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| 2 | Syracuse University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| 3 | Harvard University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | |
| 4 | University of California-Berkeley | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| 5 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 6 | University of Southern California | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 6 | University of Georgia | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | |
| 6 | University of Chicago | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | |
| 9 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 9 | American University | United Methodist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| 9 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| 12 | Georgetown University | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | |
| 13 | George Washington University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | |
| 14 | New York University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | |
| 15 | Princeton University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| 16 | University of California-Los Angeles | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 17 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | |
| 18 | The University of Texas at Austin | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 19 | Carnegie Mellon University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| 20 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 21 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | |
| 22 | Columbia University in the City of New York | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | |
| 23 | Duke University | United Methodist | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 24 | Georgia State University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| 25 | University of Kansas | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator.
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs