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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lees-McRae College | Banner Elk, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Mars Hill University | Mars Hill, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| North Carolina Wesleyan University | Rocky Mount, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master |
| William Peace University | Raleigh, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Apex School of Theology | Durham, NC | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $5,100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lees-McRae College | $31,140 | 61.34% | 46% | 10:1 | 855 |
| Mars Hill University | $37,270 | 74.20% | 40% | 11:1 | 1,032 |
| North Carolina Wesleyan University | $35,536 | 68.43% | 38% | 12:1 | 1,337 |
| William Peace University | $33,150 | 63.18% | 42% | 11:1 | 713 |
| Apex School of Theology | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $5,100 | - | 0.00% | 10.00:1 | 554 |