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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | ✗ | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,000) | ✔ ($7,700) |
| Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,000) | ✔ ($6,810) |
| Mount Holyoke College | Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,142) | ✔ ($8,560) |
| Nichols College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (895) | ✔ |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Mount Holyoke College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Nichols College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 5 selected colleges, 4 schools are member of NAA, and 4 schools are member of NCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | NAA, NCAA | New England Small College Ath Conf | New England Small College Ath Conf | New England Small College Ath Conf | 14 athletic programs |
| Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | NAA, NCAA | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 19 athletic programs |
| Mount Holyoke College | NAA, NCAA | - | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | - | - |
| Nichols College | NAA, NCAA | Commonwealth Coast Conference | Commonwealth Coast Conference | Commonwealth Coast Conference | 12 athletic programs |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mount Holyoke College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Nichols College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs