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Kansas Wesleyan University MidlandU Concordia University-Seward Union College| Sterling College | Doane University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SC | Doane University | ||
| Location | Sterling, KS | Crete, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 706 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sterling.edu | doane.edu | ||
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Costs |
SC | Doane University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $38,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $38,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,336 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,680 | $24,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,729 | $29,479 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SC | Doane University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,959 | 1,953 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 1,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.1% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1123 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
SC | Doane University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SC | Doane University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,663 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $258 |
Diversity |
SC | Doane University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
SC | Doane University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 34% | ||
Campus |
SC | Doane University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Doane University is larger than than SC based on total student enrollment (1,879 students vs. 706 students)
SC vs. Doane University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SC or Doane University?
- Doane University is 34% more expensive to attend than SC for in-state tuition ($38,190.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at Doane University than Sterling College ($38,190.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sterling College than Doane University ($22,680 vs. $24,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 16.8% lower than costs at Doane University ($9,336 vs. $10,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College as Doane University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Doane University students is 49.4% larger than aid received Sterling College ($29,479 vs. $19,729)
SC vs. Doane University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SC or Doane University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Doane University or SC .
- The average SAT score at Doane University (1064) is 74 points higher than at SC (990)
- Incoming Doane University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SC (22)
- Accepted freshman Doane University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at SC (3.46)
- Doane University has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than SC (61.1%)
SC vs. Doane University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SC or Doane University? 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 Doane University and SC.
- The graduation rate at Doane University is higher than Sterling College (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Doane University earn on average $10,300 more per year than SC graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $37,400)
- Sterling College students graduate with a $337 lower median federal student loan debt than Doane University graduates. ($24,663 vs. $25,000)
- SC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Doane University graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More Doane University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/