Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Online Graduate Education 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.
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| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (4,500) | ✔ | |
| 2 | Indiana University-Bloomington | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (13,467) | ✔ ($4,430) | |
| 3 | Central Michigan University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (4,650) | ✔ ($5,686) | |
| 3 | University of Houston | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (8,397) | ✔ ($4,710) | |
| 5 | St. John's University-New York | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (3,191) | ✔ ($7,040) | |
| 6 | Auburn University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (4,495) | ✔ ($5,704) | |
| 7 | South Dakota State University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (4,137) | ✔ ($4,000) | |
| 8 | University of Northern Colorado | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,542) | ✔ ($7,066) | |
| 9 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (15,648) | ✔ | |
| 9 | University of Scranton | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,590) | ✔ ($6,846) | |
| 11 | Ball State University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (7,531) | ✔ ($6,282) | |
| 11 | Black Hills State University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (826) | ✔ ($3,848) | |
| 11 | Graceland University-Lamoni | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (745) | ✔ ($6,200) | |
| 11 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (6,195) | ✔ ($4,793) | |
| 15 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (9,377) | ✔ ($4,420) | |
| 16 | George Washington University | Under, Grad | NAVY | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (7,274) | ✔ ($4,325) | |
| 16 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (9,394) | ✔ ($5,316) | |
| 18 | Michigan State University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (17,517) | ✔ ($6,452) | |
| 18 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (7,598) | ✔ ($5,210) | |
| 20 | Fort Hays State University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,731) | ✔ ($4,434) | |
| 20 | Sam Houston State University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (4,097) | ✔ ($4,900) | |
| 22 | California State University-Fullerton | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,277) | ✔ ($4,506) | |
| 22 | Stony Brook University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (10,315) | ✔ ($6,154) | |
| 22 | University of Georgia | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (10,218) | ✔ ($4,094) | |
| 25 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (16,179) | ✔ ($5,610) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Online Graduate Education schools including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
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Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Online Graduate Education schools. Among 25 best Online Graduate Education schools, all schools are NAA members, 24 schools are NCAA members, and 1 school is a member of NAIA.
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| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs | |
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| 1 | Northern Illinois University | NAA, NCAA | Mid-American Conference | Mid-American Conference | Mid-American Conference | 11 athletic programs | |
| 2 | Indiana University-Bloomington | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 14 athletic programs | |
| 3 | Central Michigan University | NAA, NCAA | Mid-American Conference | Mid-American Conference | Mid-American Conference | 10 athletic programs | |
| 3 | University of Houston | NAA, NCAA | American Athletic Conference | Big 12 Conference | American Athletic Conference | 10 athletic programs | |
| 5 | St. John's University-New York | NAA, NCAA | - | Big East Conference | Big East Conference | 10 athletic programs | |
| 6 | Auburn University | NAA, NCAA | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | 12 athletic programs | |
| 7 | South Dakota State University | NAA, NCAA | Missouri Valley Conference | The Summit League | The Summit League | 12 athletic programs | |
| 8 | University of Northern Colorado | NAA, NCAA | Big Sky Conference | Big Sky Conference | The Summit League | 11 athletic programs | |
| 9 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 12 athletic programs | |
| 9 | University of Scranton | NAA, NCAA | - | 12 athletic programs | |||
| 11 | Ball State University | NAA, NCAA | Mid-American Conference | Mid-American Conference | Mid-American Conference | 12 athletic programs | |
| 11 | Black Hills State University | NAA, NCAA | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | - | 6 athletic programs | |
| 11 | Graceland University-Lamoni | NAA, NAIA | Heart of America Athletic Conference | Heart of America Athletic Conference | Heart of America Athletic Conference | 13 athletic programs | |
| 11 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 15 athletic programs | |
| 15 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | NAA, NCAA | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | 12 athletic programs | |
| 16 | George Washington University | NAA, NCAA | - | Atlantic 10 Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference | 15 athletic programs | |
| 16 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 13 athletic programs | |
| 18 | Michigan State University | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 15 athletic programs | |
| 18 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | American Athletic Conference | American Athletic Conference | American Athletic Conference | 10 athletic programs | |
| 20 | Fort Hays State University | NAA, NCAA | Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc | Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc | Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc | 10 athletic programs | |
| 20 | Sam Houston State University | NAA, NCAA | Western Athletic Conference | Western Athletic Conference | Western Athletic Conference | 10 athletic programs | |
| 22 | California State University-Fullerton | NAA, NCAA | - | Big West Conference | Big West Conference | 8 athletic programs | |
| 22 | Stony Brook University | NAA, NCAA | Coastal Athletic Association | Coastal Athletic Association | Coastal Athletic Association | 9 athletic programs | |
| 22 | University of Georgia | NAA, NCAA | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | 12 athletic programs | |
| 25 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 14 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 Online Graduate Education schools including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
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| Rank | Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| 2 | Indiana University-Bloomington | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| 3 | Central Michigan University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | |
| 3 | University of Houston | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| 5 | St. John's University-New York | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| 6 | Auburn University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | |
| 7 | South Dakota State University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| 8 | University of Northern Colorado | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| 9 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | |
| 9 | University of Scranton | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| 11 | Ball State University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| 11 | Black Hills State University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| 11 | Graceland University-Lamoni | Other Religion | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| 11 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| 15 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | |
| 16 | George Washington University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | |
| 16 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | |
| 18 | Michigan State University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | |
| 18 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | |
| 20 | Fort Hays State University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| 20 | Sam Houston State University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 22 | California State University-Fullerton | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| 22 | Stony Brook University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 22 | University of Georgia | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | |
| 25 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator.
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