Distance Analysis for Massachusetts Community Colleges

The poster below compares two methods of visualizing distance using ArcMap, Network Analysis, and the Euclidean Distance Tool. Network Analysis uses established road networks to determine a driving distance from a set location, which was Massachusetts Community Colleges in this case. Euclidean Distance, could be considered "as the crow flies," and does not take road networks into account. As far as visual appeal and usefulness goes, it appears that Network Analysis provides the superior output. Because it takes road travel into account, it would be more useful to determine distances students or faculty would need to travel to get to individual community colleges in Massachusetts.