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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,579) | ✔ |
| University of Southern California | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,500) | ✔ ($6,930) |
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/25/2017) | ||||||
| The Colleges of Law at Santa Barbara | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Institute of Buddhist Studies | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8) | ✔ |
| Golden Gate University-Silicon Valley | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| University of Southern California | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library | ||
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/25/2017) | ||||||
| The Colleges of Law at Santa Barbara | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Institute of Buddhist Studies | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Golden Gate University-Silicon Valley | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | 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, and 2 schools are member of NCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University | NAA, NCAA | - | West Coast Conference | West Coast Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| University of Southern California | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 15 athletic programs |
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/25/2017) | ||||
| The Colleges of Law at Santa Barbara | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Institute of Buddhist Studies | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Golden Gate University-Silicon Valley | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University | Churches of Christ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| University of Southern California | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/25/2017) | ||||||
| The Colleges of Law at Santa Barbara | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Institute of Buddhist Studies | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Golden Gate University-Silicon Valley | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs