Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Social Policy 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 | Harvard University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (13,748) | ✔ ($7,446) |
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (11,493) | ✔ |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (10,243) | ✔ ($4,050) |
| 4 | University of Chicago | Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (4,573) | ✔ |
| 5 | Princeton University | ✗ | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,594) | ✔ ($7,670) |
| 6 | University of California-Berkeley | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (9,765) | ✔ |
| 7 | Duke University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,699) | ✔ ($7,156) |
| 8 | New York University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (12,622) | ✔ ($5,612) |
| 9 | Brandeis University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,950) | ✔ ($7,550) |
| 9 | University of Southern California | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,500) | ✔ ($6,930) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Social Policy 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 | Harvard University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 4 | University of Chicago | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 5 | Princeton University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 6 | University of California-Berkeley | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 7 | Duke University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 8 | New York University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 9 | Brandeis University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 9 | University of Southern California | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Social Policy schools. Among 10 best Social Policy schools, all schools are NAA members, and all schools are NCAA members.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 21 athletic programs |
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | - | 12 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 | University of California-Berkeley | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 7 | Duke University | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 8 | New York University | NAA, NCAA | - | University Athletic Association | University Athletic Association | 9 athletic programs |
| 9 | Brandeis University | NAA, NCAA | - | University Athletic Association | University Athletic Association | 9 athletic programs |
| 9 | University of Southern California | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 15 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Social Policy 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 | Harvard University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4 | University of Chicago | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 5 | Princeton University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 6 | University of California-Berkeley | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 7 | Duke University | United Methodist | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 8 | New York University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 9 | Brandeis University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 9 | University of Southern California | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
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