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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,304) | ✔ ($6,920) |
| Mercyhurst University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,000) | ✔ ($6,920) |
| Cairn University-Langhorne | Under, Grad | Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (479) | ✔ ($5,490) |
| Thiel College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (906) | ✔ |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,080) | ✔ ($7,025) |
| Elizabethtown College School of Continuing and Professional Studies | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||||
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Mercyhurst University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Cairn University-Langhorne | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Thiel College | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Thomas Jefferson University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library | ||
| Elizabethtown College School of Continuing and Professional Studies | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||||
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, 5 schools are member of NCAA, and 1 schools are member of NCCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg College | NAA, NCAA | Centennial Conference | Centennial Conference | Centennial Conference | 13 athletic programs |
| Mercyhurst University | NAA, NCAA | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference | 15 athletic programs |
| Cairn University-Langhorne | NAA, NCAA, NCCAA | - | Division III Independents | Division III Independents | 8 athletic programs |
| Thiel College | NAA, NCAA | Presidents' Athletic Conference | Presidents' Athletic Conference | Presidents' Athletic Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| Thomas Jefferson University | NAA, NCAA | - | - | ||
| Elizabethtown College School of Continuing and Professional Studies | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Mercyhurst University | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Cairn University-Langhorne | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Thiel College | Evangelical Lutheran Church | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Thomas Jefferson University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Elizabethtown College School of Continuing and Professional Studies | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||||
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs