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Sterling College-Kansas
Sterling, KS, United States
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
At Sterling College-Kansas, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $19,652 a year after grants, against $29,054 for families earning over $110,000.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
Average annual cost after grants
$24,297
$4,381 above the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).
| Family income | Average annual cost |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $19,652 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $24,755 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $23,570 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $25,699 |
| Over $110,000 | $29,054 |
Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.
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Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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Tabor College
Hillsboro, KS
Enrollment 621 students, close to 538
Profile closeness79/100
Central Christian College of Kansas
McPherson, KS
Graduation rate 32%, close to 39%
Profile closeness79/100
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS
Graduation rate 42%, close to 39%
Profile closeness67/100
Barclay College
Haviland, KS
Acceptance rate 51%, close to 48%
Profile closeness64/100
York College-Nebraska
York, NE
Graduation rate 45%, close to 39%
Profile closeness91/100
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville, OK
Graduation rate 45%, close to 39%
Profile closeness77/100
Southwestern Christian University-Oklahoma
Bethany, OK
Enrollment 377 students, close to 538
Profile closeness74/100
Hannibal-LaGrange University
Hannibal, MO
Enrollment 410 students, close to 538
Profile closeness73/100
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