Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Astrophysics 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.
Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
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1 | Princeton University | ✗ | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,594) | ✔ ($7,670) |
2 | California Institute of Technology | ✗ | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,572) | ✔ ($7,791) |
3 | University of Chicago | Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (4,573) | ✔ |
4 | Harvard University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (13,748) | ✔ ($7,446) |
5 | Stanford University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (14,162) | ✔ ($6,937) |
5 | University of California-Berkeley | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (9,765) | ✔ |
7 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,000) | ✔ ($6,810) |
8 | University of California-Santa Barbara | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (11,441) | ✔ |
9 | The University of Texas at Austin | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (7,953) | ✔ |
10 | Johns Hopkins University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,737) | ✔ ($7,420) |
10 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (14,275) | ✔ ($5,610) |
10 | University of Pennsylvania | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (6,316) | ✔ ($6,134) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Astrophysics 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 |
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1 | Princeton University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
2 | California Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
3 | University of Chicago | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
4 | Harvard University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
5 | Stanford University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
5 | University of California-Berkeley | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
7 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
8 | University of California-Santa Barbara | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
9 | The University of Texas at Austin | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
10 | Johns Hopkins University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
10 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
10 | University of Pennsylvania | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Astrophysics schools. Among 12 best Astrophysics schools, all schools are member of NAA, and all schools are member of NCAA.
Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
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1 | Princeton University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 19 athletic programs |
2 | California Institute of Technology | NAA, NCAA | - | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | 10 athletic programs |
3 | University of Chicago | NAA, NCAA | Midwest Conference | University Athletic Association | Midwest Conference | 10 athletic programs |
4 | Harvard University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 21 athletic programs |
5 | Stanford University | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 22 athletic programs |
5 | University of California-Berkeley | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 17 athletic programs |
7 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | NAA, NCAA | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 19 athletic programs |
8 | University of California-Santa Barbara | NAA, NCAA | - | Big West Conference | Big West Conference | 12 athletic programs |
9 | The University of Texas at Austin | NAA, NCAA | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | 11 athletic programs |
10 | Johns Hopkins University | NAA, NCAA | Centennial Conference | Centennial Conference | Centennial Conference | 13 athletic programs |
10 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 16 athletic programs |
10 | University of Pennsylvania | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 18 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Astrophysics 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 |
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1 | Princeton University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
2 | California Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
3 | University of Chicago | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
4 | Harvard University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
5 | Stanford University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
5 | University of California-Berkeley | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
7 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
8 | University of California-Santa Barbara | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
9 | The University of Texas at Austin | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
10 | Johns Hopkins University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
10 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
10 | University of Pennsylvania | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs