Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner-Webb University | Boiling Springs, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Lees-McRae College | Banner Elk, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hickory, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Meredith College | Raleigh, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Queens University of Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Shaw University | Raleigh, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner-Webb University | $33,450 | 74.95% | 52% | 11:1 | 3,144 |
| Lees-McRae College | $31,140 | 61.34% | 46% | 10:1 | 855 |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | $30,900 | 82.89% | 51% | 11:1 | 2,354 |
| Meredith College | $43,936 | 73.18% | 67% | 10:1 | 1,587 |
| Queens University of Charlotte | $43,285 | 71.27% | 68% | 9:1 | 1,873 |
| Shaw University | $17,176 | 61.03% | 13% | 12:1 | 1,067 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |