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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Baptist University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,026) | ✔ ($4,605) |
| Howard Payne University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (676) | ✔ ($5,716) |
| Paul Quinn College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (236) | ✔ ($3,800) |
| Southern Methodist University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (3,403) | ✔ ($6,776) |
| College of Biblical Studies-Houston | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Baptist University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Howard Payne University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Paul Quinn College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Southern Methodist University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| College of Biblical Studies-Houston | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 5 selected colleges, all schools are member of NAA, 3 schools are member of NCAA, 1 schools are member of NAIA, and 1 schools are member of NCCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Baptist University | NAA, NCAA | Southland Conference | Southland Conference | Southland Conference | 7 athletic programs |
| Howard Payne University | NAA, NCAA | American Southwest Conference | American Southwest Conference | American Southwest Conference | 7 athletic programs |
| Paul Quinn College | NAA, NAIA | - | - | 1 athletic programs | |
| Southern Methodist University | NAA, NCAA | American Athletic Conference | American Athletic Conference | - | 12 athletic programs |
| College of Biblical Studies-Houston | NAA, NCCAA | - | - | - | - |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
NAIA: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Baptist University | Baptist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Howard Payne University | Baptist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Paul Quinn College | African Methodist Episcopal | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Southern Methodist University | United Methodist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| College of Biblical Studies-Houston | Undenominational | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs