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SALISBURY, N.C. (WBTV) – Catawba College has received a new accolade in recognition of its affordable programming in relation to its peers. The award comes from Colleges of Distinction, a resource whose cohort of schools is selected based on the quality and breadth of hands-on experiences in lieu of the popular rankings model.<\/p>\n
\u201cCatawba College is honored to be selected as an Affordable Institution by Colleges of Distinction,\u201d said Dr. Jared Tice, Catawba\u2019s Senior Vice President and Dean of Students. \u201cThis recognition is indicative of the College\u2019s longstanding dedication to delivering our high-quality, hands-on education grounded in personal attention and career preparation for any student and family seeking our distinct Catawba experience.\u201d<\/p>\n
On the heels of a nation-wide conversation about college tuition and student debt, the Affordable Colleges of Distinction award aims to guide cost-conscious students and parents through the often opaque world of college financing. Catawba College stands out among the other Colleges of Distinction as one with notable financial costs and outcomes.<\/p>\n
\u201cHow to pay for college is a near-universal question at the top of new students\u2019 minds,\u201d said Tyson Schritter, Chief Operating Officer at Colleges of Distinction. \u201cCatawba College has demonstrated to us that its students are graduating with manageable debt and careers that help them thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fewer than 150 institutions have been selected as Affordable Colleges of Distinction, making Catawba College one of a kind. \u201cOur calculations look at a number of factors related to cost,\u201d said Schritter. \u201cIt\u2019s important for us to remember that not all students are coming from the same socioeconomic background, and so we have incorporated weighted variables that adjust for family income relative to net price.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are incredibly grateful to our alumni, donors, and friends of the College who have continuously provided robust scholarships for our students making Catawba College a reality for any family by further strengthening our commitment to access and affordability,\u201d added Tice.<\/p>\n