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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Medical College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (13,109) | ✔ ($6,300) |
| Mercy College | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (800) | ✔ ($4,000) |
| Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (735) | ✔ ($6,324) |
| St. Francis College | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (252) | ✔ ($3,800) |
| New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Medical College | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Mercy College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| St. Francis College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | 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, 3 schools are member of NCAA, and 1 schools are member of NSCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Medical College | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Columbia University in the City of New York | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 18 athletic programs |
| Mercy College | NAA, NCAA | - | East Coast Conference | East Coast Conference | 7 athletic programs |
| Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | NAA, NSCAA | - | - | - | 7 athletic programs |
| St. Francis College | NAA, NCAA | - | Northeast Conference | - | 9 athletic programs |
| New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
NSCAA: National Small 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Medical College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Mercy College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| St. Francis College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs