Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgecombe Community College | Tarboro, NC | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Gaston College | Dallas, 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 |
| Mercy School of Nursing | Charlotte, NC | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/30/2016) | ||
| Nash Community College | Rocky Mount, NC | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Tri-County Community College | Murphy, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgecombe Community College | $2,640 / $8,784 | - | 27% | 10:1 | 1,313 |
| Gaston College | $3,186 / $9,330 | - | 43% | 13:1 | 5,558 |
| McDowell Technical Community College | $1,958 / $6,566 | - | 45% | 7:1 | 1,100 |
| Mercy School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/30/2016) | ||||
| Nash Community College | $2,883 / $8,883 | - | 39% | 20:1 | 2,645 |
| Tri-County Community College | $2,363 / $8,507 | - | 36% | 10:1 | 888 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 7.00:1 | 0 |