Sterling College vs Bethany College

Sterling College and Bethany College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Sterling College, nestled in the picturesque town of Craftsbury Common, Vermont, boasts a tight-knit community and a focus on environmental stewardship. Bethany College, located in the vibrant city of Lindsborg, Kansas, prides itself on its strong liberal arts tradition and commitment to community engagement. With acceptance rates of 85% and 70% respectively, both colleges welcome students from diverse backgrounds. While Sterling College's student body is predominantly female, Bethany College maintains a more balanced gender ratio. Explore the comparison table below to delve into further details about these institutions, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your college decision.

	Bethany College	Sterling College
Overview
Location	Lindsborg, Kansas	Sterling, Kansas
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Rural: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	4-1-4	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	38.0%	55.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	71.9%	47.4%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25
SAT range	810 - 1015	996 - 1166
ACT range	17 - 23	18 - 25
Students submitting SAT score	14.0%	12.0%
Students submitting ACT score	43.0%	33.0%
Total number of applicants	2,627	2,574
Total number of admissions given out	1,888	1,220
Admitted students who chose to enroll	256	206
Yield rate	13.6%	16.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$51,560	$42,886
Average net price	$26,732	$22,377
Tuition	$29,200	$27,000
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,375 Meal plan: $5,600	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 $22,305	100.0% Average amount $18,158
Students receiving federal student loan	90.0% Average amount $5,285	70.0% Average amount $5,750
Students taking out private loans	12.0% Average amount $13,614	8.0% Average amount $11,649

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	737 Men 57.7% Women 42.3%	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	67.2%	N/A
International students	4.8%	5.3%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Rural: Distant
Dormitory capacity	712	635
First year students are required to live on campus?	Yes	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Kansas Texas Oklahoma California Florida	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Law Enforcement and Firefighting Visual & Performing Arts Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Law Enforcement and Firefighting Education Business
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	30.4%	43.2%
Dropout rate	69.6%	25.2%
Transferred out	N/A	30.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,319 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,090 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Criminology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,141 Year 3: N/A Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,708 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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