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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Community College | Flat Rock, 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) | ||
| Montgomery Community College | Troy, NC | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Piedmont Community College | Roxboro, NC | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Richmond Community College | Hamlet, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Community College | $2,660 / $8,804 | - | 50% | 14:1 | 2,794 |
| Mercy School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/30/2016) | ||||
| Montgomery Community College | $2,538 / $8,682 | - | 34% | 5:1 | 702 |
| Piedmont Community College | $2,556 / $8,700 | - | 30% | 10:1 | 1,150 |
| Richmond Community College | $2,552 / $8,696 | - | 34% | 12:1 | 2,290 |
| Western Piedmont Community College | $2,650 / $8,794 | - | 39% | 11:1 | 1,749 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 7.00:1 | 0 |