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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort County Community College | Washington, NC | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Forsyth Technical Community College | Winston-Salem, NC | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Gaston College | Dallas, NC | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Isothermal Community College | Spindale, 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort County Community College | $2,540 / $8,684 | - | 45% | 10:1 | 1,741 |
| Forsyth Technical Community College | $2,256 / $6,864 | - | 28% | 11:1 | 8,270 |
| Gaston College | $3,186 / $9,330 | - | 43% | 13:1 | 5,558 |
| Isothermal Community College | $2,030 / $6,638 | - | 53% | 11:1 | 1,876 |
| 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 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 7.00:1 | 0 |