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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner-Webb University | Boiling Springs, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Lees-McRae College | Banner Elk, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Montreat College | Montreat, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Warren Wilson College | Swannanoa, NC | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Apex School of Theology | Durham, NC | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner-Webb University | $33,450 | 74.95% | 52% | 11:1 | 3,144 |
| Lees-McRae College | $31,140 | 61.34% | 46% | 10:1 | 855 |
| Montreat College | $33,860 | 68.06% | 41% | 13:1 | 972 |
| Warren Wilson College | $40,290 | 83.98% | 44% | 8:1 | 793 |
| Apex School of Theology | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $5,100 | - | 0.00% | 10.00:1 | 554 |