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 2024-2025.
| Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Midwestern University-Downers Grove | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (179) | ✔ |
| Illinois College of Optometry | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (200) | ✔ |
| National Louis University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Rockford University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (439) | ✔ ($4,540) |
| Relay Graduate School of Education - Chicago | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Midwestern University-Downers Grove | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Illinois College of Optometry | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| National Louis University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Rockford University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Relay Graduate School of Education - Chicago | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 6 selected colleges, 1 school is a member of NAA, and 1 school is a member of NCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Midwestern University-Downers Grove | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Illinois College of Optometry | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| National Louis University | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Rockford University | NAA, NCAA | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | 9 athletic programs |
| Relay Graduate School of Education - Chicago | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ |
| Midwestern University-Downers Grove | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Illinois College of Optometry | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| National Louis University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Rockford University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Relay Graduate School of Education - Chicago | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
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*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs