Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Biological Sciences schools 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.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (13,748) | ✔ ($7,446) |
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,000) | ✔ ($6,810) |
| 1 | Stanford University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (14,162) | ✔ ($6,937) |
| 4 | University of California-Berkeley | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (9,765) | ✔ |
| 5 | California Institute of Technology | ✗ | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,572) | ✔ ($7,791) |
| 5 | Johns Hopkins University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,737) | ✔ ($7,420) |
| 7 | University of California-San Francisco | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,402) | ✔ |
| 7 | Yale University | Under, Grad | NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,576) | ✔ ($7,950) |
| 9 | Princeton University | ✗ | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,594) | ✔ ($7,670) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Biological Sciences schools including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Rank | Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 1 | Stanford University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 4 | University of California-Berkeley | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 5 | California Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 5 | Johns Hopkins University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 7 | University of California-San Francisco | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 7 | Yale University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 9 | Princeton University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Biological Sciences schools. Among 9 best Biological Sciences schools, 8 schools are NAA members, and 8 schools are NCAA members.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 21 athletic programs |
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | NAA, NCAA | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 19 athletic programs |
| 1 | Stanford University | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 22 athletic programs |
| 4 | University of California-Berkeley | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 5 | California Institute of Technology | NAA, NCAA | - | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | 10 athletic programs |
| 5 | Johns Hopkins University | NAA, NCAA | Centennial Conference | Centennial Conference | Centennial Conference | 13 athletic programs |
| 7 | University of California-San Francisco | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 7 | Yale University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 19 athletic programs |
| 9 | Princeton University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 19 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Biological Sciences schools including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Rank | Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 1 | Stanford University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4 | University of California-Berkeley | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 5 | California Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 5 | Johns Hopkins University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 7 | University of California-San Francisco | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 7 | Yale University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 9 | Princeton University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
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