Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between US Top 10 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 2022-2023.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Princeton University | ✗ | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,594) | ✔ ($7,670) |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,000) | ✔ ($6,810) |
| 3 | Harvard University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (13,748) | ✔ ($7,446) |
| 3 | Stanford University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (14,162) | ✔ ($6,937) |
| 3 | Yale University | Under, Grad | NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,576) | ✔ ($7,950) |
| 6 | University of Chicago | Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (4,573) | ✔ |
| 7 | Johns Hopkins University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,737) | ✔ ($7,420) |
| 7 | University of Pennsylvania | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (6,316) | ✔ ($6,134) |
| 9 | California Institute of Technology | ✗ | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,572) | ✔ ($7,791) |
| 10 | Duke University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,699) | ✔ ($7,156) |
| 10 | Northwestern University | Under, Grad | NAVY | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (4,456) | ✔ ($7,692) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between US Top 10 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 | Princeton University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | Harvard University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 3 | Stanford University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | Yale University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 6 | University of Chicago | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 7 | Johns Hopkins University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 7 | University of Pennsylvania | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 9 | California Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 10 | Duke University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 10 | Northwestern University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of US Top 10. Among 11 US Top 10, all schools are member of NAA, and all schools are member of NCAA.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Princeton University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 19 athletic programs |
| 2 | 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 |
| 3 | Harvard University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 21 athletic programs |
| 3 | Stanford University | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 22 athletic programs |
| 3 | Yale University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 19 athletic programs |
| 6 | University of Chicago | NAA, NCAA | Midwest Conference | University Athletic Association | Midwest Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| 7 | Johns Hopkins University | NAA, NCAA | Centennial Conference | Centennial Conference | Centennial Conference | 13 athletic programs |
| 7 | University of Pennsylvania | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 18 athletic programs |
| 9 | California Institute of Technology | NAA, NCAA | - | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | 10 athletic programs |
| 10 | Duke University | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 10 | Northwestern University | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 14 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of US Top 10 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 | Princeton University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 3 | Harvard University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 3 | Stanford University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3 | Yale University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 6 | University of Chicago | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 7 | Johns Hopkins University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 7 | University of Pennsylvania | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 9 | California Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 10 | Duke University | United Methodist | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 10 | Northwestern University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs