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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | ✗ | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,406) | ✔ ($5,868) |
| University of the Sciences | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| Saint Joseph's University | Under, Grad | Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,925) | ✔ ($5,575) |
| Thiel College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (906) | ✔ |
| University of Valley Forge | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (654) | ✔ ($4,970) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| University of the Sciences | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Saint Joseph's University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Thiel College | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| University of Valley Forge | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 5 selected colleges, 4 schools are member of NAA, and 4 schools are member of NCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | NAA, NCAA | Patriot League | Patriot League | Patriot League | 15 athletic programs |
| University of the Sciences | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Saint Joseph's University | NAA, NCAA | - | Atlantic 10 Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| Thiel College | NAA, NCAA | Presidents' Athletic Conference | Presidents' Athletic Conference | Presidents' Athletic Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| University of Valley Forge | NAA, NCAA | - | 7 athletic programs | ||
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| University of the Sciences | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Saint Joseph's University | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Thiel College | Evangelical Lutheran Church | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| University of Valley Forge | Assemblies of God Church | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs