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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Linda University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (510) | ✔ |
| Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (89) | ✔ |
| Palo Alto University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
| University of Southern California | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,500) | ✔ ($6,930) |
| Soka University of America | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (572) | ✔ |
| California Institute of Advanced Management | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Linda University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Palo Alto University | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| University of Southern California | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Soka University of America | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| California Institute of Advanced Management | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 6 selected colleges, 2 schools are member of NAA, 1 schools are member of NCAA, and 1 schools are member of NAIA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Linda University | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Palo Alto University | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| University of Southern California | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 15 athletic programs |
| Soka University of America | NAA, NAIA | - | - | - | 5 athletic programs |
| California Institute of Advanced Management | 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.
| Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Linda University | Seventh Day Adventist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Palo Alto University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| University of Southern California | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Soka University of America | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| California Institute of Advanced Management | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs