Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett College | Greensboro, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Catawba College | Salisbury, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Heritage Bible College | Dunn, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
| Lees-McRae College | Banner Elk, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Carolina University | Winston-Salem, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $18,488 for State residents and $20,727 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 60.21% and graduation rate is 39.40%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett College | $18,550 | 79.23% | 22% | 9:1 | 207 |
| Catawba College | $32,868 | 56.12% | 60% | 11:1 | 1,207 |
| Heritage Bible College | $8,328 | - | 25% | 3:1 | 30 |
| Lees-McRae College | $28,840 | 59.20% | 40% | 11:1 | 873 |
| Carolina University | $15,050 | 46.27% | 50% | 10:1 | 988 |
| Average | $18,488 / $20,727 | 60.21% | 39.40% | 8.80:1 | 661 |