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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology | ✗ | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,572) | ✔ ($7,791) |
| Chapman University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,714) | ✔ ($5,592) |
| Santa Clara University | Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (3,797) | ✔ |
| Soka University of America | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (572) | ✔ |
| Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Columbia College - Los Alamitos | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Chapman University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Santa Clara University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Soka University of America | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Columbia College - Los Alamitos | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 6 selected colleges, 4 schools are NAA members, 3 schools are NCAA members, and 1 school is a member of NAIA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology | NAA, NCAA | - | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | 10 athletic programs |
| Chapman University | NAA, NCAA | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | 13 athletic programs |
| Santa Clara University | NAA, NCAA | - | West Coast Conference | West Coast Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| Soka University of America | NAA, NAIA | - | - | - | 5 athletic programs |
| Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Columbia College - Los Alamitos | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Chapman University | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Santa Clara University | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Soka University of America | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Columbia College - Los Alamitos | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
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*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs