Tabor College vs Hesston College

Tabor College and Hesston College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in Kansas, offer unique educational experiences tailored to students seeking a faith-based, liberal arts education. While sharing common values and a commitment to academic excellence, these colleges exhibit distinct characteristics that cater to diverse student aspirations. Tabor College boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of applicants, while Hesston College maintains a slightly smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details regarding acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and more, empowering you to make an informed decision that aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Hesston College	Tabor College
Overview
Location	Hesston, Kansas	Hillsboro, Kansas
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Town: Remote
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%	75.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Anabaptists	Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	54.5%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $25
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		1,364
Total number of admissions given out		743
Admitted students who chose to enroll		183
Yield rate		24.6%
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	$47,250
Average net price	$23,000	$20,919
Tuition	$27,984	$33,400
Room & board	$9,768	Room/dormitory: $5,700 Meal plan: $3,600
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 $24,231
Students receiving federal student loan	84.0% Average amount $5,506	67.0% Average amount $5,582
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $12,841	6.0% Average amount $13,720

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	331 Men 43.8% Women 56.2%	621 Men 60.4% Women 39.6%
Graduate students	N/A	67 Men 37.3% Women 62.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	72.9%	N/A
International students	14.5%	4.9%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	394	595
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	Business Health Professions Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Theology
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	63.7%	48.0%
Dropout rate	16.4%	52.0%
Transferred out	19.9%	N/A
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: $30,215 Year 2: $22,771 Year 3: N/A Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,803 Year 2: $59,846 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,812 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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