Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Game Design 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 2022-2023.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,500) | ✔ ($6,930) |
| 2 | Carnegie Mellon University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,587) | ✔ ($6,486) |
| 3 | University of Utah | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (6,770) | ✔ ($5,020) |
| 4 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (8,805) | ✔ ($5,424) |
| 5 | Rochester Institute of Technology | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (6,875) | ✔ ($7,000) |
| 6 | University of California-Santa Cruz | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (9,440) | ✔ |
| 7 | Cornell University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,954) | ✔ ($6,612) |
| 8 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,000) | ✔ ($6,810) |
| 9 | Stanford University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (14,162) | ✔ ($6,937) |
| 10 | University of California-Irvine | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (15,693) | ✔ |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Game Design 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 | University of Southern California | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 2 | Carnegie Mellon University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 3 | University of Utah | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 4 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 5 | Rochester Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 6 | University of California-Santa Cruz | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 7 | Cornell University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 8 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 9 | Stanford University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 10 | University of California-Irvine | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Game Design schools. Among 10 best Game Design schools, all schools are member of NAA, and all schools are member of NCAA.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 15 athletic programs |
| 2 | Carnegie Mellon University | NAA, NCAA | University Athletic Association | University Athletic Association | - | 8 athletic programs |
| 3 | University of Utah | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 4 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 9 athletic programs |
| 5 | Rochester Institute of Technology | NAA, NCAA | - | Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association | Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association | 14 athletic programs |
| 6 | University of California-Santa Cruz | NAA, NCAA | - | Division III Independents | - | 8 athletic programs |
| 7 | Cornell University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 20 athletic programs |
| 8 | 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 |
| 9 | Stanford University | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 22 athletic programs |
| 10 | University of California-Irvine | NAA, NCAA | - | Big West Conference | Big West Conference | 10 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Game Design 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 | University of Southern California | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2 | Carnegie Mellon University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 3 | University of Utah | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 5 | Rochester Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 6 | University of California-Santa Cruz | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 7 | Cornell University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 8 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 9 | Stanford University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 10 | University of California-Irvine | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs