Compare Central Piedmont Community College and Southwestern Community College
Both Central Piedmont Community College and Southwestern Community College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in North Carolina. The following statements compare Central Piedmont Community College and Southwestern Community College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Southwestern CC's tuition ($19,630) is more expensive than Central Piedmont CC ($8,936).
- Southwestern CC's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Central Piedmont CC (15 to 1).
- Central Piedmont CC (18,446 students) is larger than Southwestern CC (2,109 students) with more enrolled students.
- Central Piedmont CC ($3,697) has higher amount of financial aid than Southwestern CC ($3,644).
- Southwestern CC's graduation rate (54%) is higher than Central Piedmont CC (26%).
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Central Piedmont Community College
Public, 2-4 years • Charlotte, NC Best Community Colleges in NC, #NC in North CarolinaOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$2,792 In-State
$8,936 out-of-state
$8,936 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,697
Enrollment
18,446 (All undergraduate)
6,307 Online Students
Graduation Rate
26% Graduation Rate
28% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
354 Faculties (full-time)
1,120 Staffs (full-time)
$52,344 Faculty Salary
$54,897 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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Southwestern Community College
Public, 2-4 years • Sylva, NC Best Community Colleges in NC, #NC in North CarolinaOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$5,806 In-State
$19,630 out-of-state
$19,630 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,644
Enrollment
2,109 (All undergraduate)
660 Online Students
Graduation Rate
54% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
72 Faculties (full-time)
199 Staffs (full-time)
$52,044 Faculty Salary
$46,261 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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