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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avila University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (389) | ✔ ($4,140) |
| Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (816) | ✔ ($4,530) |
| Park University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (524) | ✔ ($3,770) |
| Stephens College | Under, Grad | Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (539) | ✔ ($4,348) |
| Lester E Cox Medical Center-School of Medical Technology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/08/2013) | ||||||
| Columbia College - Lake Ozark | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avila University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Park University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Stephens College | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Lester E Cox Medical Center-School of Medical Technology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/08/2013) | ||||||
| Columbia College - Lake Ozark | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 6 selected colleges, 4 schools are member of NAA, and 4 schools are member of NAIA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avila University | NAA, NAIA | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf | 8 athletic programs |
| Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | NAA, NAIA | Heart of America Athletic Conference | Heart of America Athletic Conference | Heart of America Athletic Conference | 8 athletic programs |
| Park University | NAA, NAIA | - | Heart of America Athletic Conference | Heart of America Athletic Conference | 7 athletic programs |
| Stephens College | NAA, NAIA | - | - | - | |
| Lester E Cox Medical Center-School of Medical Technology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/08/2013) | ||||
| Columbia College - Lake Ozark | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
NAA: National 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avila University | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | United Methodist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Park University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Stephens College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Lester E Cox Medical Center-School of Medical Technology | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 01/08/2013) | ||||||
| Columbia College - Lake Ozark | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs