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Rockhurst Creighton University University of Missouri-Columbia| Sterling College | William Jewell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SC | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | Sterling, KS | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 706 | 853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sterling.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
SC | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $18,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $18,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,336 | $10,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,680 | $20,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,729 | $13,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
SC | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,959 | 1,676 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.1% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1123 | 1030/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
SC | William Jewell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SC | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,663 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $258 |
Diversity |
SC | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
SC | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 33% | ||
Campus |
SC | William Jewell 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
- William Jewell College is larger than than SC based on total student enrollment (853 students vs. 706 students)
SC vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SC or William Jewell College?
- Sterling College is 55.2% more expensive to attend than William Jewell College for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.2% higher at SC than William Jewell College ($28,500.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Jewell College than SC ($20,108 vs. $22,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 8.5% lower than costs at William Jewell College ($9,336 vs. $10,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College than William Jewell College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sterling College students is 46.7% larger than aid received William Jewell College ($19,729 vs. $13,451)
SC vs. William Jewell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SC or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or SC .
- The average SAT score at William Jewell College (1160) is 170 points higher than at SC (990)
- Incoming William Jewell College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SC (22)
- Accepted freshman William Jewell College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at SC (3.46)
- SC has a higher acceptance rate (61.1%) than William Jewell College (41%)
SC vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SC or William Jewell 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 William Jewell College and SC.
- The graduation rate at William Jewell College is higher than Sterling College (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from William Jewell College earn on average $11,100 more per year than SC graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $37,400)
- Sterling College students graduate with a $337 lower median federal student loan debt than William Jewell College graduates. ($24,663 vs. $25,000)
- SC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than William Jewell College graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More William Jewell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/