Donnelly College vs Sterling College

Donnelly College and Sterling College, while both offering unique educational experiences, present distinct differences in their academic offerings, student demographics, and campus environments. Donnelly College, located in Kansas City, Kansas, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for prospective students. Sterling College, situated in Sterling, Kansas, stands out for its focus on experiential learning and its strong emphasis on sustainability. With Donnelly College's diverse student body and Sterling College's smaller class sizes, both institutions cater to different learning preferences and aspirations. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these colleges, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision in choosing the best fit for your academic journey.

	Donnelly College	Sterling College
Overview
Location	Kansas City, Kansas	Sterling, Kansas
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Rural: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	64.0%	55.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	47.4%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25
SAT range	N/A	996 - 1166
ACT range	N/A	18 - 25
Students submitting SAT score		12.0%
Students submitting ACT score		33.0%
Total number of applicants		2,574
Total number of admissions given out		1,220
Admitted students who chose to enroll		206
Yield rate		16.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$28,126	$42,886
Average net price	$15,924	$22,377
Tuition	$8,256	$27,000
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $3,516 Meal plan: $5,608
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $8,705	100.0% Average amount $18,158
Students receiving federal student loan	3.0% Average amount $2,250	70.0% Average amount $5,750
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	8.0% Average amount $11,649

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	345 Men 30.7% Women 69.3%	686 Men 59.0% Women 41.0%
Graduate students	N/A	14 Men 14.3% Women 85.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.9%	5.3%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Rural: Distant
Dormitory capacity	N/A	635
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Business Computer and Information Science	Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Law Enforcement and Firefighting Education Business
Students to faculty ratio	8:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	24.1%	43.2%
Dropout rate	48.3%	25.2%
Transferred out	27.6%	30.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $44,694 Year 2: $39,648 Year 3: $45,263 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,052 Year 3: N/A	Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,167 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $34,697 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,026 Year 2: $36,745 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A

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