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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology | ✗ | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,572) | ✔ ($7,791) |
| La Sierra University | Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (850) | ✔ ($6,489) |
| National University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Samuel Merritt University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/25/2017) | ||||||
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Silicon Valley | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/24/2017) | ||||||
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| La Sierra University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| National University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Samuel Merritt University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/25/2017) | ||||||
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Silicon Valley | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/24/2017) | ||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology | NAA, NCAA | - | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | 10 athletic programs |
| La Sierra University | NAA, NAIA | - | 5 athletic programs | ||
| National University | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Samuel Merritt University | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/25/2017) | ||||
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Silicon Valley | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/24/2017) | ||||
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| La Sierra University | Seventh Day Adventist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| National University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Samuel Merritt University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 08/25/2017) | ||||||
| Argosy University, The Art Institute of California-Silicon Valley | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/24/2017) | ||||||
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs