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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ (184) | ✔ ($275) |
| Illinois College of Optometry | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (200) | ✔ |
| Olivet Nazarene University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,478) | ✔ |
| Quincy University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (745) | ✔ |
| Wheaton College | Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,155) | ✔ ($4,820) |
| Columbia College - Lake County | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Illinois College of Optometry | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Olivet Nazarene University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Quincy University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Wheaton College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Columbia College - Lake County | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 6 selected colleges, 3 schools are member of NAA, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Illinois College of Optometry | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Olivet Nazarene University | NAA, NAIA, NCCAA | Mid-States Football Association | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| Quincy University | NAA, NCAA | Great Lakes Valley Conference | Great Lakes Valley Conference | Great Lakes Valley Conference | 9 athletic programs |
| Wheaton College | NAA, NCAA | College Conference of Illinois and Wisc | College Conference of Illinois and Wisc | College Conference of Illinois and Wisc | 11 athletic programs |
| Columbia College - Lake County | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary | United Methodist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Illinois College of Optometry | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Olivet Nazarene University | Church of the Nazarene | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Quincy University | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Wheaton College | Undenominational | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Columbia College - Lake County | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs