by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending Sterling College, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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The total published cost of attendance at Sterling College is about $52,300.00 a year.
Below, the published cost is shown three ways — the full sticker price with no aid, the net price after the average grant package, and the net price for low-income students who typically receive the most aid.
| Tuition and fees | $40,760.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $11,540.00 |
| Total cost | $52,300.00 |
| That is 59% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $52,300.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$32,556.00 |
| Net price | $19,744.00 |
| That is 40% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $52,300.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$35,877.00 |
| Net price | $16,423.00 |
| That is 50% below the national average net price. | |
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The reported cost series has been increasing at about 1.3% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Freshman year | $16,641.00 | $20,006.00 | $52,994.00 |
| Senior year | $17,312.00 | $20,813.00 | $55,131.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $67,900.00 | $81,630.00 | $216,230.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $25,867.00 | $31,098.00 | $82,376.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $781.00 | $939.00 | $2,488.00 |
| Total amount paid | $93,767.00 | $112,728.00 | $298,606.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Freshman year | $16,641.00 | $20,006.00 | $52,994.00 |
| Senior year | $16,862.00 | $20,271.00 | $53,697.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $33,502.00 | $40,277.00 | $106,691.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,763.00 | $15,344.00 | $40,645.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $386.00 | $464.00 | $1,228.00 |
| Total amount paid | $46,266.00 | $55,621.00 | $147,336.00 |
Read more in the Net Price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $21,854.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $30,785.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. The table below shows the average net price by family-income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $13,954.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $32,290.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $40,040.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $33,820.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Sterling College Net Price Calculator, or visit the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the financial aid breakdown.
Typical debt at graduation from Sterling College amounts to $13,625.00, categorized as a Low ($10-20k) burden tier.
Dig deeper into debt on the student loan debt detail.
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $15,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $12,125.00 |
First-generation graduates from Sterling College carry $3,375.00 more debt than continuing-generation students.
The default-rate classification at Sterling College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 3.1% |
| 3-year | 0.9% |
To give some context for these rates, Stafford loans disbursed at Sterling College total $6,954,685.00 across 468 student borrowers.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh Sterling College, think through the questions below:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.