Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Public-Policy Analysis 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.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (9,765) | ✔ |
| 2 | Harvard University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (13,748) | ✔ ($7,446) |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (11,493) | ✔ |
| 4 | University of Chicago | Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (4,573) | ✔ |
| 5 | Princeton University | ✗ | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,594) | ✔ ($7,670) |
| 6 | Duke University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,699) | ✔ ($7,156) |
| 7 | Carnegie Mellon University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,587) | ✔ ($6,486) |
| 8 | Syracuse University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (8,580) | ✔ ($7,650) |
| 9 | Indiana University-Bloomington | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (13,467) | ✔ ($4,430) |
| 10 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (10,243) | ✔ ($4,050) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Public-Policy Analysis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 2 | Harvard University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 4 | University of Chicago | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 5 | Princeton University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 6 | Duke University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 7 | Carnegie Mellon University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 8 | Syracuse University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 9 | Indiana University-Bloomington | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 10 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Public-Policy Analysis schools. Among 10 best Public-Policy Analysis schools, all schools are NAA members, and all schools are NCAA members.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 2 | Harvard University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 21 athletic programs |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 4 | University of Chicago | NAA, NCAA | Midwest Conference | University Athletic Association | Midwest Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| 5 | Princeton University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 19 athletic programs |
| 6 | Duke University | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 7 | Carnegie Mellon University | NAA, NCAA | University Athletic Association | University Athletic Association | - | 8 athletic programs |
| 8 | Syracuse University | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | - | 11 athletic programs |
| 9 | Indiana University-Bloomington | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 10 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten 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-Policy Analysis 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 | University of California-Berkeley | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 2 | Harvard University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4 | University of Chicago | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 5 | Princeton University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 6 | Duke University | United Methodist | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 7 | Carnegie Mellon University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 8 | Syracuse University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 9 | Indiana University-Bloomington | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 10 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
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