Materials Engineering 10 Colleges Campus Life Comparison

Special LearningStudent ServicesAthleticsAdditional Facts

Special Learning Opportunity

The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Materials Engineering 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.

Special Learning Opportunities Comparison Between Best Materials Engineering Schools
Rank	Name	Online Class	ROTC	Teacher Cert.	Study Abroad	Weekend/ Evening College	Campus Housing^*	Meal Plan^**
1	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	Grad	Army, NAVY, Air Force	✔	✔	✗	✔ (8,000)	✔ ($6,810)
2	Northwestern University	Under, Grad	NAVY	✔	✔	✔	✔ (4,456)	✔ ($7,692)
2	University of California-Santa Barbara	Under, Grad	Army	✔	✔	✗	✔ (11,441)	✔
2	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	Under, Grad	Army, NAVY, Air Force	✔	✔	✗	✔ (15,648)	✔
5	Stanford University	Under, Grad	Army, NAVY, Air Force	✔	✔	✗	✔ (14,162)	✔ ($6,937)
6	California Institute of Technology	✗	Army, Air Force	✔	✔	✗	✔ (1,572)	✔ ($7,791)
6	Cornell University	Under, Grad	Army, NAVY, Air Force	✔	✔	✗	✔ (8,954)	✔ ($6,612)
6	University of California-Berkeley	Under, Grad	Army, NAVY, Air Force	✔	✔	✔	✔ (9,765)	✔
9	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus	Under, Grad	Army, NAVY, Air Force	✔	✔	✔	✔ (8,805)	✔ ($5,424)
10	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	Under, Grad	Army, NAVY, Air Force	✔	✔	✔	✔ (11,493)	✔

^*dormitory capacity

^**yearly costs

Student Services on Campus

The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Materials Engineering schools including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.

On-campus Student Services Between Best Materials Engineering Schools
Rank	Name	Career Counseling	Employment Service	Placement Service	On Campus Daycare	Library Facilities
1	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	✔	✔	✔	✔	Own Library
2	Northwestern University	✔	✔	✔	✗	Own Library
2	University of California-Santa Barbara	✔	✔	✔	✔	Own Library
2	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	✔	✔	✔	✔	Own Library
5	Stanford University	✔	✔	✔	✔	Own Library
6	California Institute of Technology	✔	✔	✔	✗	Own Library
6	Cornell University	✔	✔	✔	✗	Own Library
6	University of California-Berkeley	✔	✔	✔	✔	Own Library
9	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus	✔	✔	✔	✔	Own Library
10	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	✔	✔	✔	✔	Own Library

Athletics Associations

The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Materials Engineering schools. Among 10 best Materials Engineering schools, all schools are NAA members, and all schools are NCAA members.

Athletic Teams In Best Materials Engineering Schools
Rank	Name	Members	Football	Basketball	Baseball	All 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
2	Northwestern University	NAA, NCAA	Big Ten Conference	Big Ten Conference	Big Ten Conference	14 athletic programs
2	University of California-Santa Barbara	NAA, NCAA	-	Big West Conference	Big West Conference	12 athletic programs
2	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	NAA, NCAA	Big Ten Conference	Big Ten Conference	Big Ten Conference	12 athletic programs
5	Stanford University	NAA, NCAA	Pacific-12 Conference	Pacific-12 Conference	Pacific-12 Conference	22 athletic programs
6	California Institute of Technology	NAA, NCAA	-	Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf	Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf	10 athletic programs
6	Cornell University	NAA, NCAA	Ivy League	Ivy League	Ivy League	20 athletic programs
6	University of California-Berkeley	NAA, NCAA	Pacific-12 Conference	Pacific-12 Conference	Pacific-12 Conference	17 athletic programs
9	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus	NAA, NCAA	Atlantic Coast Conference	Atlantic Coast Conference	Atlantic Coast Conference	9 athletic programs
10	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	NAA, NCAA	Big Ten Conference	Big Ten Conference	Big Ten Conference	17 athletic programs

NAA: National Athletic Association

NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association

Additional Characteristics

The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Materials Engineering schools including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.

Additional Characteristics Of Best Materials Engineering Schools
Rank	Name	Religious Affiliation	Historical Black School	Tribal School	Has Hospital	Offer Medical Degree
1	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	Not affiliated	✗	✗	✗	✗
2	Northwestern University	Not affiliated	✗	✗	✗	✔
2	University of California-Santa Barbara	Not affiliated	✗	✗	✗	✗
2	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	Not affiliated	✗	✗	✗	✔
5	Stanford University	Not affiliated	✗	✗	✔	✔
6	California Institute of Technology	Not affiliated	✗	✗	✗	✗
6	Cornell University	Not affiliated	✗	✗	✗	✔
6	University of California-Berkeley	Not affiliated	✗	✗	✗	✗
9	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus	Not affiliated	✗	✗	✗	✗
10	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	Not affiliated	✗	✗	✔	✔

The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator.

Campus Life Comparison Between Best Materials Engineering Schools

Special Learning Opportunity

Student Services on Campus

Athletics Associations

Additional Characteristics

Top Colleges By Subject