Hiram College is a private liberal arts college offering undergraduate programs with a strong emphasis on personalized education. It focuses on critical thinking, interdisciplinary learning, and close faculty-student interaction. The college promotes leadership, research, and experiential learning opportunities.

Oklahoma City University (OCU) is a private, nonprofit university established by the United Methodist Church and located on a scenic 104-acre campus in the heart of Oklahoma City. It offers more than 70 undergraduate majors and 20 graduate programs, including arts & sciences, business, nursing, law, performing arts, and health professions. OCU emphasizes personalized attention with small class sizes (student-to-faculty ratio ~11:1), global opportunities, leadership development, and a strong tradition in the performing arts and professional education.

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.

Washington & Jefferson College (often W&J) is a private liberal arts college with roots going back to the late 18th century. It was formed by the merger of Washington College and Jefferson College in 1865, with original founding activity dating back to 1781. The college is known for its strong emphasis on undergraduate liberal arts education, close student-faculty collaboration, research opportunities, and personalized academic programs. Many students live on campus, and the college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Presidents.

University of New Haven is a private university known for its strong focus on experiential learning and career-oriented education. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, especially recognized for forensic science, engineering, business, and criminal justice. The university emphasizes internships, research, and hands-on training to prepare students for professional success.

Mississippi State University (MSU) is a public land-grant research university with a strong focus on education, research, and community service. It is classified as an R1: Doctoral University ? Very High Research Activity and participates in land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant programs. MSU offers more than 180 baccalaureate, graduate, and professional degree programs across multiple colleges including engineering, agriculture, business, education, and veterinary medicine ? the latter being the only accredited program in Mississippi.