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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida SouthWestern State College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (402) | ✔ |
| Florida Gateway College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (43) | ✔ ($1,800) |
| Polk State College | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Santa Fe College | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
| University of South Florida | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (7,422) | ✔ ($4,452) |
| New College of Florida | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (629) | ✔ ($3,691) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida SouthWestern State College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Florida Gateway College | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Polk State College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Santa Fe College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| University of South Florida | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| New College of Florida | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 6 selected colleges, 5 schools are member of NAA, 1 schools are member of NCAA, and 4 schools are member of NJCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida SouthWestern State College | NAA, NJCAA | - | - | - | - |
| Florida Gateway College | NAA, NJCAA | - | - | - | - |
| Polk State College | NAA, NJCAA | - | - | - | 5 athletic programs |
| Santa Fe College | NAA, NJCAA | - | - | - | 3 athletic programs |
| University of South Florida | NAA, NCAA | American Athletic Conference | American Athletic Conference | American Athletic Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| New College of Florida | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida SouthWestern State College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Florida Gateway College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Polk State College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Santa Fe College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| University of South Florida | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| New College of Florida | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs