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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adler University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Northwestern University | Under, Grad | NAVY | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (4,456) | ✔ ($7,692) |
| Olivet Nazarene University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,478) | ✔ |
| VanderCook College of Music | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adler University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Northwestern University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Olivet Nazarene University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| VanderCook College of Music | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | 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, 1 schools are member of NCAA, 1 schools are member of NAIA, and 1 schools are member of NCCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adler University | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Northwestern University | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| Olivet Nazarene University | NAA, NAIA, NCCAA | Mid-States Football Association | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| VanderCook College of Music | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Columbia College - Crystal Lake Campus | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
NAIA: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
NCCAA: National Christian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adler University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Northwestern University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Olivet Nazarene University | Church of the Nazarene | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| VanderCook College of Music | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Columbia College - Crystal Lake Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs