Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Computer 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.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,000) | ✔ ($6,810) |
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,587) | ✔ ($6,486) |
| 1 | Stanford University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (14,162) | ✔ ($6,937) |
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (9,765) | ✔ |
| 5 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (15,648) | ✔ |
| 6 | California Institute of Technology | ✗ | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,572) | ✔ ($7,791) |
| 6 | Cornell University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,954) | ✔ ($6,612) |
| 8 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (8,805) | ✔ ($5,424) |
| 9 | Princeton University | ✗ | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,594) | ✔ ($7,670) |
| 9 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (10,310) | ✔ |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Computer Science 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 1 | Stanford University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 5 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 6 | California Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 6 | Cornell University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 8 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 9 | Princeton University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 9 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Computer Science schools. Among 10 best Computer Science schools, all schools are NAA members, and all schools are NCAA members.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University | NAA, NCAA | University Athletic Association | University Athletic Association | - | 8 athletic programs |
| 1 | Stanford University | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 22 athletic programs |
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 5 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 6 | California Institute of Technology | NAA, NCAA | - | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | 10 athletic programs |
| 6 | Cornell University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 20 athletic programs |
| 8 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 9 athletic programs |
| 9 | Princeton University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 19 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 Computer Science 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 1 | Stanford University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 5 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 6 | California Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 6 | Cornell University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 8 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 9 | Princeton University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 9 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator.
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