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Comparing 6 Colleges including Belmont University

Special LearningStudent ServicesAthleticsAdditional Facts

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 2024-2025.

Special Learning Opportunities Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOnline ClassROTCTeacher Cert.Study AbroadWeekend/ Evening CollegeCampus Housing*Meal Plan**
Belmont University
Under, Grad Army, NAVY, Air Force✔✔✔✔
(4,374)
✔
($6,200)
Bethel University
Under, Grad ✗✗✗✗✔
(937)
✔
($3,844)
Lee University
Under, Grad ✗✗✔✗✔
(2,037)
✔
($4,330)
Southern College of Optometry
✗ ✗✗✗✗✗✔
Visible Music College
Under, Grad ✗✗✗✗✔
(100)
✔
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary- YMCA Outdoor Center
✗✗✗✗✗✗

*dormitory capacity

**yearly costs

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.

On-campus Student Services Between Selected Colleges
NameCareer CounselingEmployment ServicePlacement ServiceOn Campus DaycareLibrary Facilities
Belmont University
✔✔✔✗Own Library
Bethel University
✔✔✔✗Own Library
Lee University
✔✔✔✗Own Library
Southern College of Optometry
✔✔✔✗Own Library
Visible Music College
✔✔✔✗Own Library
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary- YMCA Outdoor Center
✗✗✗✗Own Library

Athletics Associations

The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 6 selected colleges, 3 schools are NAA members, 2 schools are NCAA members, and 1 school is a member of NAIA.

Athletic Teams In Selected Colleges
NameMembersFootballBasketballBaseballAll Programs
Belmont University
NAA, NCAA-Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference8 athletic programs
Bethel University
NAA, NAIAMid-South ConferenceMid-South ConferenceMid-South Conference12 athletic programs
Lee University
NAA, NCAA-Gulf South ConferenceGulf South Conference8 athletic programs
Southern College of Optometry
Athletic Information is not available
Visible Music College
Athletic Information is not available
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary- YMCA Outdoor Center
Athletic Information is not available

NAA: National Athletic Association

NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association

NAIA: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

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.

Additional Characteristics Of Selected Colleges
NameReligious AffiliationHistorical Black SchoolTribal SchoolHas HospitalOffer Medical Degree
Belmont University
Interdenominational✗✗✗✗
Bethel University
Cumberland Presbyterian✗✗✗✗
Lee University
Church of God✗✗✗✗
Southern College of Optometry
Not affiliated✗✗✗✗
Visible Music College
Interdenominational✗✗✗✗
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary- YMCA Outdoor Center
Not affiliated✗✗✗✗