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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benedictine University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (522) | ✔ ($3,570) |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,308) | ✔ ($4,644) |
| Knox College | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,150) | ✔ ($5,235) |
| Rockford University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (439) | ✔ ($4,540) |
| Roosevelt University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (687) | ✔ ($5,050) |
| Dominican University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (551) | ✔ ($4,850) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benedictine University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Knox College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Rockford University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Roosevelt University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Dominican University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 6 selected colleges, all schools are member of NAA, 5 schools are member of NCAA, and 2 schools are member of NAIA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benedictine University | NAA, NCAA, NAIA | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | NAA, NCAA | College Conference of Illinois and Wisc | College Conference of Illinois and Wisc | College Conference of Illinois and Wisc | 11 athletic programs |
| Knox College | NAA, NCAA | Midwest Conference | Midwest Conference | Midwest Conference | 13 athletic programs |
| Rockford University | NAA, NCAA | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | 9 athletic programs |
| Roosevelt University | NAA, NAIA | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference | 8 athletic programs |
| Dominican University | NAA, NCAA | - | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | 8 athletic programs |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benedictine University | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Knox College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Rockford University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Roosevelt University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Dominican University | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs