Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best School Library Media 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 | Florida State University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (6,709) | ✔ ($5,148) |
| 2 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (15,838) | ✔ ($5,494) |
| 3 | Syracuse University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (8,580) | ✔ ($7,650) |
| 3 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (10,310) | ✔ |
| 5 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (15,648) | ✔ |
| 5 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (9,377) | ✔ ($4,420) |
| 7 | University of Maryland-College Park | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (12,465) | ✔ ($6,036) |
| 8 | University of North Texas | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (6,419) | ✔ |
| 9 | University of Hawaii at Manoa | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (3,323) | ✔ ($5,994) |
| 10 | Drexel University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (3,411) | ✔ ($6,351) |
| 10 | Simmons University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,022) | ✔ |
| 10 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (9,925) | ✔ ($5,240) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best School Library Media 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 | Florida State University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 2 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | Syracuse University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 5 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 5 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 7 | University of Maryland-College Park | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 8 | University of North Texas | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 9 | University of Hawaii at Manoa | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 10 | Drexel University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 10 | Simmons University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 10 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best School Library Media schools. Among 12 best School Library Media schools, all schools are NAA members, and all schools are NCAA members.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida State University | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 2 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 15 athletic programs |
| 3 | Syracuse University | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | - | 11 athletic programs |
| 3 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 5 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 5 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | NAA, NCAA | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | 12 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 North Texas | NAA, NCAA | Conference USA | Conference USA | - | 9 athletic programs |
| 9 | University of Hawaii at Manoa | NAA, NCAA | Mountain West Conference | Big West Conference | Big West Conference | 13 athletic programs |
| 10 | Drexel University | NAA, NCAA | - | Coastal Athletic Association | - | 11 athletic programs |
| 10 | Simmons University | NAA, NCAA | - | Great Northeast Athletic Conference | - | - |
| 10 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 16 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best School Library Media 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 | Florida State University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 2 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3 | Syracuse University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 3 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 5 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 5 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 7 | University of Maryland-College Park | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 8 | University of North Texas | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 9 | University of Hawaii at Manoa | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 10 | Drexel University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 10 | Simmons University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 10 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator.
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