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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaGrange College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (499) | ✔ ($5,780) |
| Life University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (661) | ✔ ($6,400) |
| Oglethorpe University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (796) | ✔ |
| Paine College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ (380) | ✔ ($4,376) |
| Spelman College | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,401) | ✔ |
| Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/08/2017) | ||||||
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaGrange College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Life University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Oglethorpe University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Paine College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Spelman College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/08/2017) | ||||||
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, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaGrange College | NAA, NCAA | USA South Athletic Conference | Collegiate Conference of the South | Collegiate Conference of the South | 11 athletic programs |
| Life University | NAA, NAIA | - | - | 3 athletic programs | |
| Oglethorpe University | NAA, NCAA | - | Southern Athletic Association | Southern Athletic Association | 8 athletic programs |
| Paine College | NAA, NCCAA | - | - | - | 7 athletic programs |
| Spelman College | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/08/2017) | ||||
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaGrange College | United Methodist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Life University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ||
| Oglethorpe University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Paine College | United Methodist | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Spelman College | Not affiliated | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/08/2017) | ||||||
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs