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 2024-2025.
| Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,818) | ✔ ($4,818) |
| Hendrix College | ✗ | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,258) | ✔ ($6,700) |
| University of the Ozarks | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (632) | ✔ ($4,558) |
| Philander Smith University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (522) | ✔ ($3,058) |
| Ecclesia College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (140) | ✔ ($3,400) |
| 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 |
| Hendrix College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| University of the Ozarks | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Philander Smith University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Ecclesia College | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | 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 6 selected colleges, 5 schools are NAA members, 3 schools are NCAA members, 1 school is a member of NAIA, and 1 school is a member of NCCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding University | NAA, NCAA | Great American Conference | Great American Conference | Great American Conference | 9 athletic programs |
| Hendrix College | NAA, NCAA | Southern Athletic Association | Southern Athletic Association | Southern Athletic Association | 12 athletic programs |
| University of the Ozarks | NAA, NCAA | - | American Southwest Conference | American Southwest Conference | 6 athletic programs |
| Philander Smith University | NAA, NAIA | - | 3 athletic programs | ||
| Ecclesia College | NAA, NCCAA | - | - | - | 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
NCCAA: National Christian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding University | Churches of Christ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Hendrix College | United Methodist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| University of the Ozarks | Presbyterian Church (USA) | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Philander Smith University | United Methodist | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Ecclesia College | Interdenominational | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Arkansas Colleges of Health Education | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
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*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs