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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,818) | ✔ ($4,818) |
| Ouachita Baptist University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,572) | ✔ ($4,280) |
| Philander Smith College | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (522) | ✔ ($3,058) |
| Williams Baptist University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (475) | ✔ |
| Arkansas Colleges of Health Education | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (228) | ✔ |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Ouachita Baptist University | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Philander Smith College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Williams Baptist University | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Arkansas Colleges of Health Education | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
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, 2 schools are member of NCAA, and 2 schools are member of NAIA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding University | NAA, NCAA | Great American Conference | Great American Conference | Great American Conference | 9 athletic programs |
| Ouachita Baptist University | NAA, NCAA | Great American Conference | Great American Conference | Great American Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| Philander Smith College | NAA, NAIA | - | 3 athletic programs | ||
| Williams Baptist University | NAA, NAIA | - | 5 athletic programs | ||
| Arkansas Colleges of Health Education | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
NAIA: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding University | Churches of Christ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Ouachita Baptist University | Southern Baptist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Philander Smith College | United Methodist | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Williams Baptist University | Southern Baptist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Arkansas Colleges of Health Education | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs