Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Painting / Drawing 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 | Yale University | Under, Grad | NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,576) | ✔ ($7,950) |
| 2 | Rhode Island School of Design | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,452) | ✔ ($6,050) |
| 3 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,032) | ✔ ($2,650) |
| 4 | Columbia University in the City of New York | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (13,109) | ✔ ($6,300) |
| 5 | Maryland Institute College of Art | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (997) | ✔ ($3,710) |
| 6 | University of California-Los Angeles | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (22,884) | ✔ |
| 7 | CUNY Hunter College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (706) | ✔ |
| 7 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (5,702) | ✔ ($6,168) |
| 9 | California Institute of the Arts | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (450) | ✔ ($6,013) |
| 10 | Temple University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (5,066) | ✔ ($4,710) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Painting / Drawing 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 | Yale University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 2 | Rhode Island School of Design | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 3 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 4 | Columbia University in the City of New York | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 5 | Maryland Institute College of Art | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 6 | University of California-Los Angeles | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 7 | CUNY Hunter College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 7 | Virginia Commonwealth University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 9 | California Institute of the Arts | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 10 | Temple University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Painting / Drawing schools. Among 10 best Painting / Drawing schools, 6 schools are NAA members, and 6 schools are NCAA members.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yale University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 19 athletic programs |
| 2 | Rhode Island School of Design | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 3 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 4 | Columbia University in the City of New York | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 18 athletic programs |
| 5 | Maryland Institute College of Art | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 6 | University of California-Los Angeles | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 7 | CUNY Hunter College | NAA, NCAA | - | - | 9 athletic programs | |
| 7 | Virginia Commonwealth University | NAA, NCAA | - | Atlantic 10 Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference | 8 athletic programs |
| 9 | California Institute of the Arts | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 10 | Temple University | NAA, NCAA | American Athletic Conference | American Athletic Conference | - | 14 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Painting / Drawing 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 | Yale University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 2 | Rhode Island School of Design | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 3 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 4 | Columbia University in the City of New York | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 5 | Maryland Institute College of Art | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 6 | University of California-Los Angeles | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 7 | CUNY Hunter College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 7 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 9 | California Institute of the Arts | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 10 | Temple University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
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