Brevard vs Sterling
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Brevard CollegeBrevard, NCCatholic life on campusSterling CollegeSterling, KSCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Brevard has the higher graduation rate: 49% against 41% at Sterling.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Sterling: $45,846, against $43,545 at Brevard.
- Brevard admits 42% of applicants, and Sterling admits 48%.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Brevard, NC
Sterling, KS
Setting
Town
Rural
Students
787
707
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
42%
48%
Average SAT
1060
ACT middle 50%
16–26
Graduation rate
49%
41%
First-year retention
62%
50%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$23,509
$22,371
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$19,294
$19,068
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$23,532
$19,236
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$21,304
$21,975
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$25,337
$23,525
Net price, over $110,000 income
$28,763
$26,602
Median debt
$25,000
$24,625
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$43,545
$45,846
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.