Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU) is a private liberal arts university affiliated historically with the United Methodist Church. Founded in the 19th century, it offers a broad liberal arts curriculum with more than 70 undergraduate majors including sciences, humanities, business, and social sciences, and is known for personalized teaching, study abroad programs, research opportunities, and strong alumni outcomes. OWU is a member of the Five Colleges of Ohio and competes in NCAA Division III athletics.

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.

Miami University is a public research university and one of the oldest public universities in the United States, frequently recognized for strong undergraduate teaching, liberal arts core, and excellent student outcomes. It is sometimes classified informally as a ?Public Ivy? for offering an Ivy League?style education at a public research university price point. The university offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across disciplines such as business, engineering, education, science, arts, and more.

Washington State University (WSU) is a public land-grant research university and one of the oldest in the American West, known for strong programs in agriculture, engineering, business, health sciences, veterinary medicine, communication, science, and more, as well as extensive research and community engagement. It is classified as an R1: Doctoral University ? very high research activity and operates multiple campuses across Washington plus an online Global Campus.

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) is a private, nonprofit Christian university offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Founded as an educational institution in 1845, it?s one of the oldest colleges in Texas. UMHB emphasizes liberal arts, nursing, business, education, and sciences with a focus on faith-based learning and community engagement.

Long Island University (LIU) is a private research university founded in 1926 with multiple campuses across New York, including LIU Brooklyn ? the original and historic urban campus located in the heart of Brooklyn. LIU offers more than 500 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and emphasizes experiential learning, professional preparation, and a global mindset. The Brooklyn campus is known for its strong health sciences, pharmacy, nursing, business, arts, and liberal studies programs, as well as Division I athletics and experiential opportunities in New York City.