Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isothermal Community College | Spindale, NC | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Lenoir Community College | Kinston, NC | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| McDowell Technical Community College | Marion, NC | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Southwestern Community College | Sylva, NC | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Surry Community College | Dobson, NC | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Western Piedmont Community College | Morganton, NC | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - for all undergraduate students. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isothermal Community College | $2,030 / $6,638 | - | 53% | 11:1 | 1,876 |
| Lenoir Community College | $2,568 / $8,712 | - | 28% | 12:1 | 2,199 |
| McDowell Technical Community College | $1,958 / $6,566 | - | 45% | 7:1 | 1,100 |
| Southwestern Community College | $5,806 / $19,630 | - | 45% | 10:1 | 2,256 |
| Surry Community College | $2,545 / $8,689 | - | 27% | 14:1 | 2,797 |
| Western Piedmont Community College | $2,650 / $8,794 | - | 39% | 11:1 | 1,749 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |