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Overview |
Colby-Sawyer | Sterling College | ||
| Location | New London, NH | Craftsbury Common, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 101 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby-sawyer.edu | sterlingcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby-Sawyer | Sterling College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,364 | $39,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,364 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $10,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,202 | $21,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,913 | $31,078 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Colby-Sawyer | Sterling College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,751 | 28 | ||
| Admitted | 1,366 | 26 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 38.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Colby-Sawyer | Sterling College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby-Sawyer | Sterling College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,035 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $176 |
Diversity |
Colby-Sawyer | Sterling College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
Colby-Sawyer | Sterling College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Colby-Sawyer | Sterling College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colby Sawyer College is larger than than Sterling College based on total student enrollment (943 students vs. 101 students)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Sterling College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby-Sawyer or Sterling College?
- Colby Sawyer College is 18.9% more expensive to attend than Sterling College for in-state tuition ($46,364.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at Colby-Sawyer than Sterling College ($46,364.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sterling College than Colby-Sawyer ($21,222 vs. $28,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 57.4% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($10,400 vs. $16,368)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College as Sterling College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 22% larger than aid received Sterling College ($37,913 vs. $31,078)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Sterling College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby-Sawyer or Sterling College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sterling College or Colby-Sawyer .
- Sterling College has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Colby-Sawyer (78%)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Sterling College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby-Sawyer 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 Colby-Sawyer.
- The graduation rate at Colby-Sawyer is higher than Sterling College (54% vs. 50%)
- Sterling College students graduate with a $9,965 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($17,035 vs. $27,000)
- Sterling College graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($176 vs. $279)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sterling College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/