The College of Saint Scholastica vs Peirce College

The College of Saint Scholastica and Peirce College, while both offering quality education, present distinct characteristics that cater to different student preferences. Saint Scholastica, rooted in the Benedictine tradition, emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, with a focus on liberal arts and strong community engagement. Peirce College, on the other hand, prides itself on its career-oriented programs, preparing students for immediate entry into the workforce. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into the acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates of these two institutions. Discover which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal goals.

	Peirce College	The College of Saint Scholastica
Overview
Location	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Duluth, Minnesota
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	100.0%	81.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	73.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1110 - 1310
ACT range	N/A	22 - 27
Students submitting SAT score		3.0%
Students submitting ACT score		34.0%
Total number of applicants		2,087
Total number of admissions given out		1,538
Admitted students who chose to enroll		355
Yield rate		23.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$24,636	$53,658
Average net price	$13,714	$25,744
Tuition	$14,400	$38,750
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $5,914 Meal plan: $4,782
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $4,796	99.0% Average amount $27,437
Students receiving federal student loan	50.0% Average amount $11,260	60.0% Average amount $5,302
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	26.0% Average amount $15,432

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	788 Men 26.6% Women 73.4%	2,144 Men 30.7% Women 69.3%
Graduate students	87 Men 24.1% Women 75.9%	1,368 Men 23.2% Women 76.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.6%	1.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	918
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Computer and Information Science Legal Profession Liberal Arts	Health Professions Education Business Public Administration and Social Service Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	11.1%	65.2%
Dropout rate	61.1%	32.8%
Transferred out	22.2%	1.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $62,308 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,569 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $60,008 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,491 Year 2: $50,439 Year 3: $52,927 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $51,474 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,107 Year 2: $49,621 Year 3: $47,669 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,043 Year 2: $45,696 Year 3: $45,071 Legal Support Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,348 Year 2: $39,214 Year 3: $40,765 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $66,594 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $109,763 Year 3: $118,904 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $95,930 Year 3: $115,736 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $75,383 Year 3: $78,630 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $70,857 Year 2: $72,022 Year 3: $76,144 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $72,484 Year 2: $72,881 Year 3: $74,410 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,678 Year 2: $66,536 Year 3: $69,483 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,885 Year 2: $75,204 Year 3: $64,284 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,357 Year 2: $64,990 Year 3: $62,988 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,588 Year 2: $53,984 Year 3: $62,195 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,420 Year 2: $50,105 Year 3: $54,261

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