Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Development Economics 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) |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,000) | ✔ ($6,810) |
| 3 | Princeton University | ✗ | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,594) | ✔ ($7,670) |
| 3 | Yale University | Under, Grad | NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,576) | ✔ ($7,950) |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (9,765) | ✔ |
| 6 | Brown University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,196) | ✔ ($6,472) |
| 7 | Columbia University in the City of New York | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (13,109) | ✔ ($6,300) |
| 8 | Stanford University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (14,162) | ✔ ($6,937) |
| 9 | New York University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (12,622) | ✔ ($5,612) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Development Economics 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 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | Princeton University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | Yale University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 6 | Brown University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 7 | Columbia University in the City of New York | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 8 | Stanford University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 9 | New York University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Development Economics schools. Among 9 best Development Economics schools, all schools are NAA members, and all 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 |
| 2 | 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 |
| 3 | Princeton University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 19 athletic programs |
| 3 | Yale University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 19 athletic programs |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 6 | Brown University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 21 athletic programs |
| 7 | Columbia University in the City of New York | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 18 athletic programs |
| 8 | Stanford University | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 22 athletic programs |
| 9 | New York University | NAA, NCAA | - | University Athletic Association | University Athletic Association | 9 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Development Economics 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 | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 3 | Princeton University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 3 | Yale University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 6 | Brown University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 7 | Columbia University in the City of New York | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 8 | Stanford University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 9 | New York University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
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*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs