Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Public Affairs 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 2021-2022.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (8,092) | ✔ ($7,290) |
| 2 | Indiana University-Bloomington | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (12,091) | ✔ ($3,500) |
| 3 | Harvard University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (13,574) | ✔ ($6,551) |
| 4 | University of Georgia | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (10,068) | ✔ ($3,996) |
| 5 | Princeton University | ✗ | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,113) | ✔ ($6,840) |
| 6 | New York University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (13,109) | ✔ ($4,990) |
| 6 | University of California-Berkeley | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (9,678) | ✔ |
| 6 | University of Southern California | Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,700) | ✔ ($6,102) |
| 9 | Carnegie Mellon University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (4,078) | ✔ ($5,968) |
| 9 | University of Kansas | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (6,146) | ✔ ($4,266) |
| 9 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (9,560) | ✔ |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Public Affairs schools including Remedial Service, Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Rank | Name | Remedial Services | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 2 | Indiana University-Bloomington | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | Harvard University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 4 | University of Georgia | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 5 | Princeton University | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 6 | New York University | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 6 | University of California-Berkeley | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 6 | University of Southern California | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 9 | Carnegie Mellon University | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 9 | University of Kansas | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 9 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Public Affairs schools. Among 11 best Public Affairs schools, all schools are member of NAA, and all schools are member of NCAA.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse University | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | - | 11 athletic programs |
| 2 | Indiana University-Bloomington | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 3 | Harvard University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 21 athletic programs |
| 4 | University of Georgia | NAA, NCAA | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 5 | Princeton University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 19 athletic programs |
| 6 | New York University | NAA, NCAA | - | University Athletic Association | University Athletic Association | 9 athletic programs |
| 6 | University of California-Berkeley | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 6 | University of Southern California | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 15 athletic programs |
| 9 | Carnegie Mellon University | NAA, NCAA | University Athletic Association | University Athletic Association | - | 8 athletic programs |
| 9 | University of Kansas | NAA, NCAA | Big Twelve Conference | Big Twelve Conference | Big Twelve Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 9 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 12 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Public Affairs 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 | Syracuse University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 2 | Indiana University-Bloomington | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 3 | Harvard University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 4 | University of Georgia | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 5 | Princeton University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 6 | New York University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 6 | University of California-Berkeley | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 6 | University of Southern California | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 9 | Carnegie Mellon University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 9 | University of Kansas | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 9 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs