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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Islamic College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (60) | ✔ |
| University of Chicago | Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (4,573) | ✔ |
| Elmhurst University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (974) | ✔ ($4,726) |
| Lake Forest Graduate School of Management | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (75) | ✔ |
| Columbia College - Crystal Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Islamic College | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| University of Chicago | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Elmhurst University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Lake Forest Graduate School of Management | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Columbia College - Crystal Lake Campus | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 6 selected colleges, 2 schools are member of NAA, and 2 schools are member of NCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Islamic College | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| University of Chicago | NAA, NCAA | Midwest Conference | University Athletic Association | Midwest Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| Elmhurst University | NAA, NCAA | College Conference of Illinois and Wisc | College Conference of Illinois and Wisc | College Conference of Illinois and Wisc | 14 athletic programs |
| Lake Forest Graduate School of Management | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Columbia College - Crystal Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Islamic College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| University of Chicago | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Elmhurst University | United Church of Christ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Lake Forest Graduate School of Management | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Columbia College - Crystal Lake Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs