Yeshiva University (YU) is a private Jewish research university combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence across liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, psychology, and education. Founded with roots in Talmudic study, it now includes undergraduate schools (like Yeshiva College, Stern College for Women, and Sy Syms School of Business) and multiple graduate/professional schools such as Cardozo School of Law, Katz School of Science and Health, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, and affiliates like Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Instruction and scholarship blend secular and Jewish learning.

Niagara University is a private Catholic university founded in the Vincentian tradition, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across arts and sciences, business, education, nursing, and hospitality & tourism management, with a strong focus on community service and academic excellence.

University of the Potomac is a private for-profit university offering flexible undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs designed for career advancement and adult learners. It provides options for on-campus, online, and hybrid learning and emphasizes practical, workforce-oriented education across business, technology, health information, and related fields. The university is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

Illinois State University is a public research university and the oldest public institution of higher education in Illinois. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across arts and sciences, business, education, nursing, fine arts, and more, with strong emphasis on teacher preparation, research, and community engagement.

Victoria University of Wellington is a leading public research university with strong global reputation in law and humanities.

Victoria University of Wellington is a leading public research university with strong global reputation in law and humanities.