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** |
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Briar Cliff University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (540) | ✔ ($5,604) |
Iowa Wesleyan University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (569) | ✔ ($6,930) |
Loras College | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (975) | ✔ ($5,540) |
Luther College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,156) | ✔ ($5,650) |
Northwestern College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (998) | ✔ |
Upper Iowa University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (752) | ✔ ($5,172) |
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 |
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Briar Cliff University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Iowa Wesleyan University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
Loras College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Luther College | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
Northwestern College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Upper Iowa 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, 3 schools are member of NCAA, and 3 schools are member of NAIA.
Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
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Briar Cliff University | NAA, NAIA | Great Plains Athletic Conference | Great Plains Athletic Conference | Great Plains Athletic Conference | 9 athletic programs |
Iowa Wesleyan University | NAA, NAIA | North Star Athletic Association | Continental Athletic Conference | Continental Athletic Conference | 8 athletic programs |
Loras College | NAA, NCAA | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf | 12 athletic programs |
Luther College | NAA, NCAA | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf | 11 athletic programs |
Northwestern College | NAA, NAIA | Great Plains Athletic Conference | Great Plains Athletic Conference | Great Plains Athletic Conference | 10 athletic programs |
Upper Iowa University | NAA, NCAA | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference | 10 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 |
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Briar Cliff University | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Iowa Wesleyan University | United Methodist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Loras College | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Luther College | Evangelical Lutheran Church | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Northwestern College | Reformed Church in America | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Upper Iowa University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs