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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson-Newman University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,172) | ✔ ($5,640) |
| Southern College of Optometry | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Union University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,288) | ✔ ($3,950) |
| Watkins College of Art Design & Film | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||||
| Visible Music College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (100) | ✔ |
| Milligan University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (647) | ✔ ($3,950) |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson-Newman University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Southern College of Optometry | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Union University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Watkins College of Art Design & Film | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||||
| Visible Music College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Milligan University | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 6 selected colleges, 3 schools are member of NAA, 2 schools are member of NCAA, and 1 schools are member of NAIA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson-Newman University | NAA, NCAA | South Atlantic Conference | South Atlantic Conference | South Atlantic Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| Southern College of Optometry | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Union University | NAA, NCAA | - | Gulf South Conference | Gulf South Conference | 7 athletic programs |
| Watkins College of Art Design & Film | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Visible Music College | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Milligan University | NAA, NAIA | - | Appalachian Athletic Conference | Appalachian Athletic Conference | - |
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.
| Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson-Newman University | Baptist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Southern College of Optometry | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Union University | Southern Baptist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Watkins College of Art Design & Film | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||||
| Visible Music College | Interdenominational | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Milligan University | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs