| Sterling vs. BU |
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|---|---|---|
#190 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #9 in Vermont Colleges | Rankings* | #242 in National Universities #3 in Kansas Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$40,760 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$33,900 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $12,246 |
| More$28,237 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$19,107 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier92.86% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter91.75% |
| Favorable38.46% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower32.58% |
| High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller101 | Total Enrollment | Larger2,105 |
| Smaller101 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger1,509 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 596 |
| - | Online Student Population | 768 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower29% | Graduate Rate | Higher47% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 38% |
| Lower75% | Retention Rate | Higher80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 120) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 576) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,400) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,668) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 22 | Number of faculties | 275 |
| Lower$52,815 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$61,555 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.