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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,032) | ✔ ($2,650) |
| Aurora University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (757) | ✔ ($5,770) |
| Catholic Theological Union at Chicago | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| East-West University | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Illinois College of Optometry | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (200) | ✔ |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Aurora University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Catholic Theological Union at Chicago | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| East-West University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Illinois College of Optometry | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Aurora University | NAA, NCAA | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| Catholic Theological Union at Chicago | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| East-West University | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Illinois College of Optometry | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Aurora University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Catholic Theological Union at Chicago | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| East-West University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Illinois College of Optometry | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Relay Graduate School of Education - Chicago | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
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*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs