Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Rural Medicine 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 2022-2023.
| Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,250) | ✔ ($4,680) |
| University of Iowa | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (6,497) | ✔ |
| University of Pikeville | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (650) | ✔ |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (7,558) | ✔ ($5,240) |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,492) | ✔ |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (9,925) | ✔ ($5,240) |
| University of North Dakota | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (3,566) | ✔ ($5,280) |
| University of South Dakota | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,128) | ✔ ($4,150) |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (10,310) | ✔ |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| West Virginia University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,462) | ✔ ($5,262) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Rural Medicine schools including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| University of Iowa | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| University of Pikeville | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | Own Library |
| University of North Dakota | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| University of South Dakota | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| West Virginia University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Rural Medicine schools. Among 11 best Rural Medicine schools, 9 schools are member of NAA, 8 schools are member of NCAA, and 1 schools are member of NAIA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| University of Iowa | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| University of Pikeville | NAA, NAIA | Mid-South Conference | Mid-South Conference | Mid-South Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Mountain West Conference | Mountain West Conference | Mountain West Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 16 athletic programs |
| University of North Dakota | NAA, NCAA | Missouri Valley Conference | The Summit League | - | 11 athletic programs |
| University of South Dakota | NAA, NCAA | Missouri Valley Conference | The Summit League | - | 9 athletic programs |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| West Virginia University | NAA, NCAA | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | 12 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
NAIA: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Rural Medicine schools including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| University of Iowa | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| University of Pikeville | Presbyterian Church (USA) | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| University of North Dakota | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| University of South Dakota | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| West Virginia University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs