Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best schools in Indiana 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 Notre Dame | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (6,831) | ✔ |
| 2 | Purdue University-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (16,056) | ✔ ($5,398) |
| 3 | Wabash College | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (933) | ✔ ($6,000) |
| 4 | DePauw University | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,300) | ✔ |
| 5 | Indiana University-Bloomington | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (13,467) | ✔ ($4,430) |
| 6 | Saint Mary's College | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,395) | ✔ |
| 7 | Earlham College | Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (987) | ✔ ($5,874) |
| 8 | University of Evansville | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,215) | ✔ ($7,090) |
| 9 | Trine University | Under, Grad | Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,668) | ✔ ($4,920) |
| 10 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,500) | ✔ ($4,958) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best schools in Indiana 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 Notre Dame | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 2 | Purdue University-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | Wabash College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 4 | DePauw University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 5 | Indiana University-Bloomington | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 6 | Saint Mary's College | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 7 | Earlham College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 8 | University of Evansville | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 9 | Trine University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 10 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best schools in Indiana. Among 10 best schools in Indiana, all schools are NAA members, 9 schools are NCAA members, 1 school is a member of NAIA, and 1 school is a member of NCCAA.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Notre Dame | NAA, NCAA | Division I-A Independents | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 2 | Purdue University-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 3 | Wabash College | NAA, NCAA | North Coast Athletic Conference | North Coast Athletic Conference | North Coast Athletic Conference | - |
| 4 | DePauw University | NAA, NCAA | North Coast Athletic Conference | North Coast Athletic Conference | North Coast Athletic Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 5 | Indiana University-Bloomington | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 6 | Saint Mary's College | NAA, NCAA | - | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc | - | - |
| 7 | Earlham College | NAA, NCAA | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| 8 | University of Evansville | NAA, NCAA | - | Missouri Valley Conference | Missouri Valley Conference | 9 athletic programs |
| 9 | Trine University | NAA, NCAA | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc | 13 athletic programs |
| 10 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | NAA, NAIA, NCCAA | Mid-States Football Association | 10 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
NAIA: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
NCCAA: National Christian College Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best schools in Indiana 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 Notre Dame | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 2 | Purdue University-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 3 | Wabash College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 4 | DePauw University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 5 | Indiana University-Bloomington | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 6 | Saint Mary's College | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 7 | Earlham College | Friends | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 8 | University of Evansville | United Methodist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 9 | Trine University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 10 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | Wesleyan | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
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**yearly costs