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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvernia University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,022) | ✔ ($6,990) |
| Franklin and Marshall College | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,224) | ✔ ($6,140) |
| Haverford College | ✗ | Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,435) | ✔ ($7,082) |
| Lackawanna College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (313) | ✔ ($4,300) |
| Messiah University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,403) | ✔ ($5,410) |
| Westminster Theological Seminary | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (36) | ✔ |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvernia University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Franklin and Marshall College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Haverford College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Lackawanna College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Messiah University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Westminster Theological Seminary | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 6 selected colleges, 5 schools are member of NAA, 4 schools are member of NCAA, and 1 schools are member of NJCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvernia University | NAA, NCAA | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation | Commonwealth Conference | Commonwealth Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| Franklin and Marshall College | NAA, NCAA | Centennial Conference | Centennial Conference | Centennial Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| Haverford College | NAA, NCAA | - | Centennial Conference | Centennial Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| Lackawanna College | NAA, NJCAA | - | - | - | 8 athletic programs |
| Messiah University | NAA, NCAA | - | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation | 14 athletic programs |
| Westminster Theological Seminary | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
NJCAA: National Junior 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvernia University | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Franklin and Marshall College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Haverford College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Lackawanna College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Messiah University | Interdenominational | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Westminster Theological Seminary | Other Protestant | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs