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Campus Life Comparison Between Best Political Science Schools

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Special Learning Opportunity

The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Political Science 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.

Special Learning Opportunities Comparison Between Best Political Science Schools
RankNameOnline ClassROTCTeacher Cert.Study AbroadWeekend/ Evening CollegeCampus Housing*Meal Plan**
1 Harvard University
Under, Grad Army, NAVY, Air Force✔✔✔✔
(13,748)		✔
($7,446)
2 Princeton University
✗ Army, NAVY, Air Force✔✔✗✔
(5,594)		✔
($7,670)
2 Stanford University
Under, Grad Army, NAVY, Air Force✔✔✗✔
(14,162)		✔
($6,937)
4 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Under, Grad Army, NAVY, Air Force✔✔✔✔
(11,493)		✔
4 Yale University
Under, Grad NAVY, Air Force✔✔✗✔
(5,576)		✔
($7,950)
6 University of California-Berkeley
Under, Grad Army, NAVY, Air Force✔✔✔✔
(9,765)		✔
7 Columbia University in the City of New York
Under, Grad Army, NAVY, Air Force✔✔✗✔
(13,109)		✔
($6,300)
8 Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Grad Army, NAVY, Air Force✔✔✗✔
(8,000)		✔
($6,810)
8 University of California-San Diego
Under, Grad ✗✗✔✗✔
(18,165)		✔
10 Duke University
Under, Grad Army, NAVY, Air Force✔✔✗✔
(5,699)		✔
($7,156)
10 University of California-Los Angeles
Under, Grad Army, NAVY, Air Force✔✔✗✔
(22,884)		✔

*dormitory capacity

**yearly costs

Student Services on Campus

The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Political Science schools including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.

On-campus Student Services Between Best Political Science Schools
RankNameCareer CounselingEmployment ServicePlacement ServiceOn Campus DaycareLibrary Facilities
1 Harvard University
✔✔✔✗Own Library
2 Princeton University
✔✔✔✔Own Library
2 Stanford University
✔✔✔✔Own Library
4 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
✔✔✔✔Own Library
4 Yale University
✔✔✔✔Own Library
6 University of California-Berkeley
✔✔✔✔Own Library
7 Columbia University in the City of New York
✔✔✔✗Own Library
8 Massachusetts Institute of Technology
✔✔✔✔Own Library
8 University of California-San Diego
✔✔✔✔Own Library
10 Duke University
✔✔✔✗Own Library
10 University of California-Los Angeles
✔✔✔✔Own Library

Athletics Associations

The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Political Science schools. Among 11 best Political Science schools, all schools are NAA members, and all schools are NCAA members.

Athletic Teams In Best Political Science Schools
RankNameMembersFootballBasketballBaseballAll Programs
1 Harvard University
NAA, NCAAIvy LeagueIvy LeagueIvy League21 athletic programs
2 Princeton University
NAA, NCAAIvy LeagueIvy LeagueIvy League19 athletic programs
2 Stanford University
NAA, NCAAPacific-12 ConferencePacific-12 ConferencePacific-12 Conference22 athletic programs
4 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
NAA, NCAABig Ten ConferenceBig Ten ConferenceBig Ten Conference17 athletic programs
4 Yale University
NAA, NCAAIvy LeagueIvy LeagueIvy League19 athletic programs
6 University of California-Berkeley
NAA, NCAAPacific-12 ConferencePacific-12 ConferencePacific-12 Conference17 athletic programs
7 Columbia University in the City of New York
NAA, NCAAIvy LeagueIvy LeagueIvy League18 athletic programs
8 Massachusetts Institute of Technology
NAA, NCAANew England Women's & Men's Athletic ConferenceNew England Women's & Men's Athletic ConferenceNew England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference19 athletic programs
8 University of California-San Diego
NAA, NCAA-Big West ConferenceBig West Conference12 athletic programs
10 Duke University
NAA, NCAAAtlantic Coast ConferenceAtlantic Coast ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference14 athletic programs
10 University of California-Los Angeles
NAA, NCAAPacific-12 ConferencePacific-12 ConferencePacific-12 Conference14 athletic programs

NAA: National Athletic Association

NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association

Additional Characteristics

The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Political Science schools including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.

Additional Characteristics Of Best Political Science Schools
RankNameReligious AffiliationHistorical Black SchoolTribal SchoolHas HospitalOffer Medical Degree
1 Harvard University
Not affiliated✗✗✗✔
2 Princeton University
Not affiliated✗✗✗✗
2 Stanford University
Not affiliated✗✗✔✔
4 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Not affiliated✗✗✔✔
4 Yale University
Not affiliated✗✗✗✔
6 University of California-Berkeley
Not affiliated✗✗✗✗
7 Columbia University in the City of New York
Not affiliated✗✗✗✔
8 Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Not affiliated✗✗✗✗
8 University of California-San Diego
Not affiliated✗✗✔✔
10 Duke University
United Methodist✗✗✔✔
10 University of California-Los Angeles
Not affiliated✗✗✔✔
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator.