Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between Southwestern Community College and similar schools. 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 Comparison between Southwestern Community College and similar schools are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Albemarle | Elizabeth City, NC | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Central Carolina Community College | Sanford, NC | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Edgecombe Community College | Tarboro, 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) | ||
| Southwestern Community College | Sylva, 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 Comparison between Southwestern Community College and similar schools 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Albemarle | $2,249 / $7,222 | - | 42% | 13:1 | 2,314 |
| Central Carolina Community College | $2,554 / $8,698 | - | 32% | 12:1 | 5,231 |
| Edgecombe Community College | $2,640 / $8,784 | - | 27% | 10:1 | 1,313 |
| Mercy School of Nursing | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/30/2016) | ||||
| Southwestern Community College | $5,806 / $19,630 | - | 45% | 10:1 | 2,256 |
| Tri-County Community College | $2,363 / $8,507 | - | 36% | 10:1 | 888 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 7.00:1 | 0 |