SNU-OK vs Sterling College

Southern Nazarene University and Sterling College, both rooted in strong academic traditions, offer distinct educational experiences. Southern Nazarene University, located in Bethany, Oklahoma, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Sterling College, nestled in Sterling, Kansas, stands out with its smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. While Southern Nazarene University excels in nursing and business programs, Sterling College shines in aviation and outdoor education. Explore the detailed comparison table to uncover further differences in acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates, helping you make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Southern Nazarene University	Sterling College
Overview
Location	Bethany, Oklahoma	Sterling, Kansas
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	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 and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	66.0%	55.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Evangelical

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	$41,100	$42,886
Average net price	$20,535	$22,377
Tuition	$26,040	$27,000
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,400 Meal plan: $4,200	Room/dormitory: $3,516 Meal plan: $5,608
Available payment plans	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $19,048	100.0% Average amount $18,158
Students receiving federal student loan	58.0% Average amount $5,285	70.0% Average amount $5,750
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $11,940	8.0% Average amount $11,649

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,486 Men 44.4% Women 55.6%	686 Men 59.0% Women 41.0%
Graduate students	673 Men 36.7% Women 63.3%	14 Men 14.3% Women 85.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	31.7%	N/A
International students	1.4%	5.3%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Rural: Distant
Dormitory capacity	716	635
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Oklahoma Texas Arkansas California Kansas	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Liberal Arts	Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Law Enforcement and Firefighting Education Business
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	48.2%	43.2%
Dropout rate	51.1%	25.2%
Transferred out	N/A	30.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,190 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $64,020 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,264 Year 2: $58,092 Year 3: $62,984 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,636 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $61,908 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,575 Year 2: $53,537 Year 3: $61,514 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,576 Year 2: $49,787 Year 3: $60,230 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,141 Year 2: $50,717 Year 3: $55,658 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,848 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $49,973 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,847 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $36,638 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,714 Year 3: $31,849 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,174 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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