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 State University-Long Beach | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,196) | ✔ ($4,440) |
| University of California-Riverside | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (8,600) | ✔ |
| Naval Postgraduate School | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Sonoma State University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,304) | ✔ ($6,066) |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,197) | ✔ ($4,874) |
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
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 State University-Long Beach | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| University of California-Riverside | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Naval Postgraduate School | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Sonoma State University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | 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, and 4 schools are NCAA members.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Long Beach | NAA, NCAA | - | Big West Conference | Big West Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| University of California-Riverside | NAA, NCAA | - | Big West Conference | Big West Conference | 8 athletic programs |
| Naval Postgraduate School | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Sonoma State University | NAA, NCAA | - | California Collegiate Athletic Assoc | California Collegiate Athletic Assoc | 9 athletic programs |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | NAA, NCAA | - | California Collegiate Athletic Assoc | California Collegiate Athletic Assoc | 8 athletic programs |
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Long Beach | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| University of California-Riverside | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Naval Postgraduate School | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Sonoma State University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
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*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs