Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best schools in Ohio 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 | Oberlin College | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,694) | ✔ ($9,266) |
| 2 | Case Western Reserve University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (4,494) | ✔ ($7,350) |
| 3 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (15,082) | ✔ |
| 4 | Kenyon College | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,008) | ✔ |
| 5 | Denison University | ✗ | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,387) | ✔ ($6,770) |
| 6 | Miami University-Oxford | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,380) | ✔ ($5,782) |
| 7 | The College of Wooster | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,890) | ✔ ($6,950) |
| 8 | Baldwin Wallace University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,654) | ✔ ($6,538) |
| 9 | University of Dayton | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (6,824) | ✔ ($6,130) |
| 10 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (7,598) | ✔ ($5,210) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best schools in Ohio 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 | Oberlin College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 2 | Case Western Reserve University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 3 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 4 | Kenyon College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 5 | Denison University | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 6 | Miami University-Oxford | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 7 | The College of Wooster | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 8 | Baldwin Wallace University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 9 | University of Dayton | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 10 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best schools in Ohio. Among 10 best schools in Ohio, all schools are NAA members, and all schools are NCAA members.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oberlin College | NAA, NCAA | North Coast Athletic Conference | North Coast Athletic Conference | North Coast Athletic Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 2 | Case Western Reserve University | NAA, NCAA | Presidents' Athletic Conference | University Athletic Association | University Athletic Association | 12 athletic programs |
| 3 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 21 athletic programs |
| 4 | Kenyon College | NAA, NCAA | North Coast Athletic Conference | North Coast Athletic Conference | North Coast Athletic Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 5 | Denison University | NAA, NCAA | North Coast Athletic Conference | North Coast Athletic Conference | North Coast Athletic Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 6 | Miami University-Oxford | NAA, NCAA | Mid-American Conference | Mid-American Conference | Mid-American Conference | 13 athletic programs |
| 7 | The College of Wooster | NAA, NCAA | North Coast Athletic Conference | North Coast Athletic Conference | North Coast Athletic Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 8 | Baldwin Wallace University | NAA, NCAA | Ohio Athletic Conference | Ohio Athletic Conference | Ohio Athletic Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 9 | University of Dayton | NAA, NCAA | Pioneer Football League | Atlantic 10 Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 10 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | American Athletic Conference | American Athletic Conference | American Athletic Conference | 10 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best schools in Ohio 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 | Oberlin College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 2 | Case Western Reserve University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 3 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4 | Kenyon College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 5 | Denison University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 6 | Miami University-Oxford | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 7 | The College of Wooster | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 8 | Baldwin Wallace University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 9 | University of Dayton | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 10 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in Ohioand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.
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