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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Baptist University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,447) | ✔ ($4,777) |
| Southern Methodist University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (3,403) | ✔ ($6,776) |
| Texas Lutheran University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (972) | ✔ ($5,680) |
| Houston Graduate School of Theology | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Relay Graduate School of Education - San Antonio | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Baptist University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Southern Methodist University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Texas Lutheran University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Houston Graduate School of Theology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Relay Graduate School of Education - San Antonio | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 6 selected colleges, 4 schools are member of NAA, 4 schools are member of NCAA, and 1 schools are member of NCCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Baptist University | NAA, NCAA, NCCAA | - | Lone Star Conference | Missouri Valley Conference | 7 athletic programs |
| Southern Methodist University | NAA, NCAA | American Athletic Conference | American Athletic Conference | - | 12 athletic programs |
| Texas Lutheran University | NAA, NCAA | American Southwest Conference | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| Houston Graduate School of Theology | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online | NAA, NCAA | Western Athletic Conference | Western Athletic Conference | Western Athletic Conference | - |
| Relay Graduate School of Education - San Antonio | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Baptist University | Baptist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Southern Methodist University | United Methodist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Texas Lutheran University | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Houston Graduate School of Theology | Multiple Protestant Denomination | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online | Churches of Christ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Relay Graduate School of Education - San Antonio | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs