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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba Valley Community College | Hickory, NC | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Gaston College | Dallas, NC | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Piedmont Community College | Roxboro, NC | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College | Salisbury, NC | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Southwestern Community College | Sylva, NC | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Wayne Community College | Goldsboro, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba Valley Community College | $2,367 / $7,743 | - | 31% | 9:1 | 4,172 |
| Gaston College | $3,186 / $9,330 | - | 43% | 13:1 | 5,558 |
| Piedmont Community College | $2,556 / $8,700 | - | 30% | 10:1 | 1,150 |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College | $2,064 / $6,672 | - | 30% | 12:1 | 6,754 |
| Southwestern Community College | $5,806 / $19,630 | - | 45% | 10:1 | 2,256 |
| Wayne Community College | $2,524 / $8,668 | - | 48% | 12:1 | 2,732 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |