Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Archives and Preservation 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 | Simmons University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,022) | ✔ |
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (11,493) | ✔ |
| 1 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (9,925) | ✔ ($5,240) |
| 4 | The University of Texas at Austin | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (7,953) | ✔ |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (22,884) | ✔ |
| 6 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (8,813) | ✔ ($5,130) |
| 7 | University of Maryland-College Park | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (12,465) | ✔ ($6,036) |
| 8 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (15,648) | ✔ |
| 9 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,695) | ✔ ($4,274) |
| 10 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (10,243) | ✔ ($4,050) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Archives and Preservation 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 | Simmons University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 1 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 4 | The University of Texas at Austin | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 6 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 7 | University of Maryland-College Park | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 8 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 9 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 10 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Archives and Preservation schools. Among 10 best Archives and Preservation schools, all schools are NAA members, and all schools are NCAA members.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simmons University | NAA, NCAA | - | Great Northeast Athletic Conference | - | - |
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 1 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 16 athletic programs |
| 4 | The University of Texas at Austin | NAA, NCAA | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 6 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 7 | University of Maryland-College Park | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 8 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 9 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | NAA, NCAA | - | Horizon League | Horizon League | 7 athletic programs |
| 10 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | - | 12 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Archives and Preservation 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 | Simmons University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 4 | The University of Texas at Austin | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 6 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 7 | University of Maryland-College Park | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 8 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 9 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 10 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
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