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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Olney Central College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Parkland College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Prairie State College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Illinois Eastern Community College-System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||||
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library | ||
| Olney Central College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Parkland College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library | ||
| Prairie State College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Illinois Eastern Community College-System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||||
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 5 selected colleges, 4 schools are member of NAA, and 4 schools are member of NJCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College | NAA, NJCAA | - | - | - | 1 athletic programs |
| Olney Central College | NAA, NJCAA | - | - | - | 3 athletic programs |
| Parkland College | NAA, NJCAA | - | - | - | 6 athletic programs |
| Prairie State College | NAA, NJCAA | - | - | - | 8 athletic programs |
| Illinois Eastern Community College-System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
NAA: National Athletic Association
NJCAA: National Junior College 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Olney Central College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Parkland College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Prairie State College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Illinois Eastern Community College-System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||||
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs