Hesston College vs Sterling College

Hesston College and Sterling College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Hesston College, a private Mennonite college in Hesston, Kansas, boasts a 100% acceptance rate, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds. Sterling College, a private Christian college in Sterling, Kansas, maintains a selective admissions policy with an acceptance rate of 68%. Hesston College excels in programs like nursing, education, and music, while Sterling College is renowned for its business, aviation, and outdoor education programs. Hesston College's student body comprises 40% male and 60% female students, while Sterling College's student body is evenly split between genders. With graduation rates of 45% and 52% respectively, both colleges are committed to student success. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to discover more about these institutions and make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Hesston College	Sterling College
Overview
Location	Hesston, Kansas	Sterling, Kansas
Campus setting	Town: Distant	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	71.0%	55.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Anabaptists

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	$45,840	$42,886
Average net price	$23,000	$22,377
Tuition	$27,984	$27,000
Room & board	$9,768	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)	100.0% Average amount $19,128	100.0% Average amount $18,158
Students receiving federal student loan	84.0% Average amount $5,506	70.0% Average amount $5,750
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $12,841	8.0% Average amount $11,649

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	331 Men 43.8% Women 56.2%	686 Men 59.0% Women 41.0%
Graduate students	N/A	14 Men 14.3% Women 85.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	72.9%	N/A
International students	14.5%	5.3%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Rural: Distant
Dormitory capacity	394	635
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Kansas Texas Oklahoma Colorado Missouri	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Transportation and Logistics Theology	Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Law Enforcement and Firefighting Education Business
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	63.7%	43.2%
Dropout rate	16.4%	25.2%
Transferred out	19.9%	30.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $48,342 Year 3: $50,112 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $14,667 Year 2: $13,239 Year 3: $33,020 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,560 Year 2: N/A 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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