Tabor College vs Sterling College

Tabor College and Sterling College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Tabor College, rooted in Mennonite tradition, boasts a tight-knit community and a focus on liberal arts education. Sterling College, renowned for its environmental stewardship, emphasizes experiential learning and sustainability. With acceptance rates of 68% and 75% respectively, both colleges welcome a diverse student body. While Tabor College's student population is predominantly female, Sterling College attracts a more balanced gender ratio. Explore the comparison table to delve into further details, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your college decision.

	Sterling College	Tabor College
Overview
Location	Sterling, Kansas	Hillsboro, Kansas
Campus setting	Rural: Distant	Town: Remote
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 and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	55.0%	75.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation		Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	47.4%	54.5%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $25
SAT range	996 - 1166	N/A
ACT range	18 - 25	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	12.0%
Students submitting ACT score	33.0%
Total number of applicants	2,574	1,364
Total number of admissions given out	1,220	743
Admitted students who chose to enroll	206	183
Yield rate	16.9%	24.6%
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	$42,886	$47,250
Average net price	$22,377	$20,919
Tuition	$27,000	$33,400
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,516 Meal plan: $5,608	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 $18,158	100.0% Average amount $24,231
Students receiving federal student loan	70.0% Average amount $5,750	67.0% Average amount $5,582
Students taking out private loans	8.0% Average amount $11,649	6.0% Average amount $13,720

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	686 Men 59.0% Women 41.0%	621 Men 60.4% Women 39.6%
Graduate students	14 Men 14.3% Women 85.7%	67 Men 37.3% Women 62.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	5.3%	4.9%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Distant	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	635	595
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Law Enforcement and Firefighting Education Business	Business Health Professions Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Theology
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	43.2%	48.0%
Dropout rate	25.2%	52.0%
Transferred out	30.9%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	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	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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