Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Modern US History 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 | Harvard University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (13,748) | ✔ ($7,446) |
| 2 | University of California-Berkeley | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (9,765) | ✔ |
| 4 | Columbia University in the City of New York | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (13,109) | ✔ ($6,300) |
| 4 | Princeton University | ✗ | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,594) | ✔ ($7,670) |
| 6 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (11,493) | ✔ |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (10,243) | ✔ ($4,050) |
| 8 | University of Pennsylvania | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (6,316) | ✔ ($6,134) |
| 9 | University of Chicago | Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (4,573) | ✔ |
| 10 | Stanford University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (14,162) | ✔ ($6,937) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Modern US History 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 | Harvard University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 2 | University of California-Berkeley | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 4 | Columbia University in the City of New York | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 4 | Princeton University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 6 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 8 | University of Pennsylvania | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 9 | University of Chicago | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 10 | Stanford University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Modern US History schools. Among 10 best Modern US History schools, all schools are NAA members, and all 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 | Harvard University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 21 athletic programs |
| 2 | University of California-Berkeley | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 4 | Columbia University in the City of New York | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 18 athletic programs |
| 4 | Princeton University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 19 athletic programs |
| 6 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | - | 12 athletic programs |
| 8 | University of Pennsylvania | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 18 athletic programs |
| 9 | University of Chicago | NAA, NCAA | Midwest Conference | University Athletic Association | Midwest Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| 10 | Stanford University | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 22 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Modern US History 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 | Harvard University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 2 | University of California-Berkeley | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 4 | Columbia University in the City of New York | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 4 | Princeton University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 6 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 8 | University of Pennsylvania | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 9 | University of Chicago | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 10 | Stanford University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
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