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Overview |
Coe College | Sterling College | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Craftsbury Common, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 101 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | sterlingcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | Sterling College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $39,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $10,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $21,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $31,078 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Coe College | Sterling College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 28 | ||
| Admitted | - | 26 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | Sterling College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | Sterling College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $17,035 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $176 |
Diversity |
Coe College | Sterling College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Coe College | Sterling College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | Sterling College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coe College is larger than than Sterling College based on total student enrollment (1,264 students vs. 101 students)
Coe College vs. Sterling College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or Sterling College?
- Coe College is 29% more expensive to attend than Sterling College for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at Coe College than Sterling College ($50,314.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sterling College than Coe College ($21,222 vs. $21,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 5% lower than costs at Coe College ($10,400 vs. $10,920)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Coe College as Sterling College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 38.8% larger than aid received Sterling College ($43,143 vs. $31,078)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or Sterling College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sterling College or Coe College .
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Sterling College (3.1)
Coe College vs. Sterling College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College or Sterling College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Sterling College and Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Sterling College (69% vs. 50%)
- Sterling College students graduate with a $11,070 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($17,035 vs. $28,105)
- Sterling College graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($176 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sterling College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/