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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hickory, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Mars Hill University | Mars Hill, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Salem College | Winston-Salem, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Apex School of Theology | Durham, NC | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Carolina University | Winston-Salem, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | $30,900 | 82.89% | 51% | 11:1 | 2,354 |
| Mars Hill University | $37,270 | 74.20% | 40% | 11:1 | 1,032 |
| Salem College | $32,236 | 87.49% | 61% | 16:1 | 469 |
| Apex School of Theology | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Carolina University | $16,000 | 52.02% | 32% | 15:1 | 826 |
| Average | $5,100 | - | 0.00% | 10.00:1 | 554 |